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ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET
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ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 6542, CASE NO. 426'774, CIRCA 1959

Closed29 May 2013

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HKD 162,500

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ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 6542, CASE NO. 426'774, CIRCA 1959
Cal. 1030 automatic lever movement, 25 jewels, black laquer dial, baton, dagger and dot numerals, centre hand for second time zone, sweep centre seconds, magnified aperture for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, later revolving brown bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw back, screw down crown, stainelss steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

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US$20,000-30,000


The present vintage Rolex 6542 is an extremely charismatic and rare example of an early GMT-Master model. It features a highly attractive aged brown lacquered dial. Amongst collectors, this type of dial is now called "tropical". This designation is derived from the colour of the lacquer which over the years has changed from black to a warm chocolate brown. The watch is furthermore preserved in overall very good original condition.

The few examples still available of the early 6542 GMT-Master series which have survived in such beautiful condition are highly sought-after collector's watches.