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拍品 2583
劳力士，非常罕有，不锈钢自动上弦链带腕表，配两地时间、中心秒针、日历显示及树脂表圈，“GMT-Master”，型号6542，约1958 年制
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 6542, CASE NO. 397'325, CIRCA 1958
已结束2013年11月27日
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HKD 525,000
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US$30,000-50,000
The present watch is a rare and appealing example of Rolex dual time zone reference 6542. Preserved in original and overall very good condition, it features the much sought-after bakelite bezel.
For collectors it is always a pleasure to find a reference 6542 with an acrylic or bakelite bezel. Bakelite is an early plastic, dating from the beginning of the 20th century and was used for its heat-resistance, as well as its electrical non-conductivity. For the GMT-Master, Rolex chose this bezel insert material for its property to reduce reflection. While the light will bounce off the material, it is not too glossy on a bezel and thus allows accurate reading even when the sunlight is strong. As bakelite bezels are easily breakable, the Geneva firm decided to replace the acrylic insert with a more resistant metal version, hence making such bezels more precious to the avid collector.
The present watch is a rare and appealing example of Rolex dual time zone reference 6542. Preserved in original and overall very good condition, it features the much sought-after bakelite bezel.
For collectors it is always a pleasure to find a reference 6542 with an acrylic or bakelite bezel. Bakelite is an early plastic, dating from the beginning of the 20th century and was used for its heat-resistance, as well as its electrical non-conductivity. For the GMT-Master, Rolex chose this bezel insert material for its property to reduce reflection. While the light will bounce off the material, it is not too glossy on a bezel and thus allows accurate reading even when the sunlight is strong. As bakelite bezels are easily breakable, the Geneva firm decided to replace the acrylic insert with a more resistant metal version, hence making such bezels more precious to the avid collector.