ROLEX 6542 GMT-MASTER GILT STEEL

ROLEX 6542 GMT-MASTER GILT STEEL
Details
Stock # SKU19779
Stock # 19779
Model Name GMT Maser
Brand
Model Ref # 6542
Condition Mint
Gender Mens
Movement Automatic
Case Stainless Steel
Case Shape Round
Case Size 39mm
Crystal
Band / Strap Bracelet
Dial Black
Caseback Solid
Complications Date
GMT
Year
Additional Information Gilt dial. On Rolex stretch rivet Oyster bracelet.
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Description
Here is a beautiful and 100% original Rolex GMT Master reference 6542 from 1958. Condition all around is mint, while the original gilt dial and case are in mint+ condition. The market for 6542s is really hot right now and this is a great all-original watch. Finding these 6542s in all-original condition, particularly with the Bakelite insert, is getting nearly impossible.

Original stainless steel case has absolutely minimal polishing, if any at all. Look at the lugs and their crisp perfect bevel, and look at the tips too: fat and uniform. Original bezel and original Bakelite bezel. Plastic crystal. Screw down crown operating perfectly. Dimensions are 38mm diameter by 12.7mm thick. Serial number is 426XXX which dates the watch to 1958. Inside case back has ‘6542’ and date code is ‘IV.1958’.

Original black dial with rail chapter and gilt print. Roulette date wheel alternating between red and black numerals. Nice patina across the luminous on the hour markers and original hands.

Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1036 with 25 jewels and adjusted in 5 positions and to temperature. Movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer and is in clean running condition.

Bracelet is Rolex stretch riveted Oyster with 12 links in clean condition with negligible stretch.
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