285 . Rolex
A very fine and very rare stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch with ‘ tropical ’ honeycomb dial , flash hand and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1958
Reference No . 6541 Movement No . N867436 Case No . 412 ’ 040 Model Name Milgauss Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1065 ,
25 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 175 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 82
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp Dimensions 38 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 1,000,000-2,000,000 USD 125,000-250,000
Rolex launched the Milgauss reference 6541 in 1954 . They designed the case with a secondary soft iron cage that surrounds the caliber 1065 that successfully shields it from magnetic forces up to 1000 gauss . The cases had to be larger to fit this secondary cage , therefore , making the watch larger which fits the taste of today ’ s Rolex sport watch collectors .
The present example manufactured in 1958 features the sought after flash seconds hand , its original bezel and insert and its original honeycomb dial that has aged to a beautiful and uniform tropical brown colour . A superb example of this highly collectible reference , the case is also preserved in very crisp condition .
Literature For another example of a reference 6541 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 224 and 225 .