| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU21639 | |
| Stock # | 21639 | |
| Model Name | GMT Master | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Model Ref # | 6542 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 39mm | |
| Crystal | Plastic | |
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Date GMT Second Timezone |
|
| Year | 1958 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Now here is a watch to be excited about… a beautiful Rolex reference 6542 GMT Master from 1958. The reference 6542 is the original GMT Master. The GMT was released for commercial sale in 1954. This particular watch still has its original Bakelite bezel insert, which is a genuine rarity given the fact that 99% of the original Bakelite bezel inserts have broken or been replaced in the intervening 50+ years.
Original stainless steel case measures 38.5mm in diameter by 13.3mm thick. The case is in outstanding condition with crisp beveled edges. The original bezel turns with some resistance, and still has its original Bakelite blue and red bezel insert. The screw down crown operates as it should. The crystal is plastic. Serial number 381XXX dates production to 1958. The inside of the case back is engraved with the model number ‘6542’ along with the date code ‘II.58’ which shows that the assembled watch left the factory in the second quarter of 1958.
Original gilt gloss black chapter dial features original luminous hour markers, which have mellowed to a uniform, deep and beautiful patina, original red 24 hour hand with small arrow tip, and “roulette” two color (red and black numbers) date wheel.
Original movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1030 with 25 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. The movement is clean and running. This movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer.
Bracelet is a vintage Rolex Jubilee with oval links and ‘4 61’ date code.
This is a really nice vintage Rolex treasure. 6542s this crisp and original don’t appear very often!
Original stainless steel case measures 38.5mm in diameter by 13.3mm thick. The case is in outstanding condition with crisp beveled edges. The original bezel turns with some resistance, and still has its original Bakelite blue and red bezel insert. The screw down crown operates as it should. The crystal is plastic. Serial number 381XXX dates production to 1958. The inside of the case back is engraved with the model number ‘6542’ along with the date code ‘II.58’ which shows that the assembled watch left the factory in the second quarter of 1958.
Original gilt gloss black chapter dial features original luminous hour markers, which have mellowed to a uniform, deep and beautiful patina, original red 24 hour hand with small arrow tip, and “roulette” two color (red and black numbers) date wheel.
Original movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1030 with 25 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. The movement is clean and running. This movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer.
Bracelet is a vintage Rolex Jubilee with oval links and ‘4 61’ date code.
This is a really nice vintage Rolex treasure. 6542s this crisp and original don’t appear very often!
Compare product with:
