Manufacturer |
Rolex |
Literature |
Year |
Circa 1959 |
For another example of a reference |
Reference No . |
6542 |
6542 with bakelite bezel , please see Rolex 3621 Wristwatches by Kesaharu |
Movement No . DN911629 |
Imai , page 193 . |
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Case No . |
482 β 971 |
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Model Name |
GMT-Master |
The first GMT-Master , reference |
Material |
Stainless steel |
6542 , was launched in 1955 and |
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Calibre
Automatic , 1066 ,
25 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex
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featured an acrylic or bakelite bezel insert and a case without |
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Oyster bracelet , 195 mm . crown guards . The present watch | ||
maximum length , end link stamped 65 |
is an appealing example of this reference and has been preserved |
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Clasp / Buckle |
Stainless steel Rolex |
in attractive and original condition |
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Dimensions
Signed
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folding deployant clasp
38 mm . diameter
Case , dial and
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and features the much sought after bakelite bezel . The black |
movement signed |
lacquer dial with gilt printing |
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Estimate |
is original and the lumes have aged nicely and now showing a |
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HKD 300,000-420,000 USD 38,000-52,000 |
warm orange tone . Overall a very pleasing and charismatic watch |
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still retaining its guarantee at the | ||
Accessories |
time of sale . |
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With Rolex Guarantee dated 12 May | ||
1961 , product literature and fitted | ||
presentation box . | ||