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Rolex GMT-Master 6542 Bachelite OCC

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1958 | No original box | No original papers
$74,718
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Basic Info
Listing code G5FEE3
Brand Rolex
Model GMT-Master
Reference number 6542
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1958
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Italy, Forte dei Marmi
Price €68,000 (= $74,718)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 1030
Base caliber 1030
Number of jewels 25

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 38 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Black
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet color Steel
Lug width 20 mm
Clasp Fold clasp
Clasp material Steel

Functions
Date, GMT

Other
Central seconds, Rotating Bezel, Screw-Down Crown

Description
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We are pleased to present a piece of history from the house of Rolex.

The first gmt Produced by the famous brand, in a very small number of examples, giving this model a unique rarity.

Reference 6542 was born in 1954, through consultation with PanAm engineers and pilots, who needed to have the indication of two time zones at hand.

Case
The case of this watch, considering its age, is in fair condition, no signs of laser/lapidello restoration are visible, the bevel is clearly a bit polished.
the serial and reference are clearly visible on the lugs, the case back closes well and has all the correct marks.
Serial 42x.xxx year 1958
Dial
We find a rare first series dial, in gold graphics with an oxidation that gives a characteristic orange color to the inscriptions, the dial has some marks due to time, the hoe in some places has made small bubbles as visible in photos, in which we have tried to emphasize these effects.
It is called occ because the lettering does not have the superlative lettering, which is present in later models.
Taking into account the age of the watch however the dial is in fair condition, the radium appears original and not restored.
Bracelet
the watch mounts a very rare early model of Jubilee, with mask finials and lower side lugs, special note goes to the big logo clasp with incredible workmanship, the condition of the bracelet is excellent.
Bezel
The bakelite bezel has been restored, unfortunately it is extremely rare and almost impossible to find this original piece, the bakelite was very delicate and with the passage of time it dried out, cracking.
The model presented here is a well-done restoration, but clearly not original to the period.

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Forte dei Marmi, Italy
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