| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20560 | |
| Stock # | 20560 | |
| Model Name | GMT Master | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 6542 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 38.5mm x 13.3mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | 1958 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Here is 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. Note that there are no crown guards on a 6542. The case is in outstanding condition, and still has its original beveled edges. Very clean, mint+ condition. 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 398XXX dates production to 1958. The inside of the case back is engraved with the model number ‘6542’ along with the date code ‘III.58’ which shows that the assembled watch left the factory in the third quarter of 1958.
Original black chapter dial features original luminous hour markers, which have mellowed to a uniform and beautiful patina, light crazing, original red 24 hour hand with small arrow tip, gilt print, 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 riveted Rolex Oyster with 12 links.
Original stainless steel case measures 38.5mm in diameter by 13.3mm thick. Note that there are no crown guards on a 6542. The case is in outstanding condition, and still has its original beveled edges. Very clean, mint+ condition. 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 398XXX dates production to 1958. The inside of the case back is engraved with the model number ‘6542’ along with the date code ‘III.58’ which shows that the assembled watch left the factory in the third quarter of 1958.
Original black chapter dial features original luminous hour markers, which have mellowed to a uniform and beautiful patina, light crazing, original red 24 hour hand with small arrow tip, gilt print, 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 riveted Rolex Oyster with 12 links.
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