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Rolex, Ref 6542, Bakelite Bezel GMT-Master, Circa 1958. ...
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Description
Rolex, Ref 6542, Bakelite Bezel GMT-Master, Circa 1958Case: 39 mm, three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving Bakelite bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, screw down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. No. 381677
Dial: Matte black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands, and small arrow GMT hand.
Movement: Cal. 1066, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, butterfly rotor
Band: stainless steel Rolex oyster rivet bracelet and additional leather double stitch band.
Signed: Rolex on case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Rolex
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex, Ref 6542, Bakelite Bezel GMT-Master, Circa 1958
Signed: Rolex on case, dial, movement
Model: Ref 6542 GMT
Dial: Black with luminous indexes
Hands; Luminous steel skeleton hands
Metal: Stainless Steel
Case No: 381677
Case Info: Three-body, polished and brushed
Case Width: 39mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex Cal. 1066, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement#DN773759
Band: Rolex signed Oyster rivet stretch, #6636, #60
Circa: 1958
Condition: Case is in good condition, and does show wear on case sides. Dial has been restored. Bakelite bezel is original, and and some color seperation at the 16 hour marker. Rolex signed Oyster Rivet stretch bracelet has been refinished and is excellent condition.
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Signed: Rolex on case, dial, movement
Model: Ref 6542 GMT
Dial: Black with luminous indexes
Hands; Luminous steel skeleton hands
Metal: Stainless Steel
Case No: 381677
Case Info: Three-body, polished and brushed
Case Width: 39mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex Cal. 1066, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement#DN773759
Band: Rolex signed Oyster rivet stretch, #6636, #60
Circa: 1958
Condition: Case is in good condition, and does show wear on case sides. Dial has been restored. Bakelite bezel is original, and and some color seperation at the 16 hour marker. Rolex signed Oyster Rivet stretch bracelet has been refinished and is excellent condition.
Auction Info
2018 May 1 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5363 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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