ROLEX

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ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6542, GMT-MASTER, BAKELITE BEZEL, STAINLESS STEEL A fine, well-preserved, early, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with date and gmt function Brand: Rolex, switzerland Model: Gmt-Master Reference: 6542 Year: circa 1959 Caliber: 1066, 25 jewels Bracelet: stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet Diameter: 38 Signature: dial, case and movement Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched) Dial: 2-6-01 (Very good , Slightly oxidized , HANDS Original) Movement: 3* (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) EUR: 71,000 - 106,000 HKD: 630,000 - 950,000 CHF: 67,000 - 100,000 JPY: 12,620,000 - 18,930,000 Reference 6542 is the foundational GMT-Master, created during the 1950s as commercial aviation was transforming the experience of international travel. Its compact 38 mm stainless steel case, automatic calibre 1066 and additional 24-hour hand allowed the wearer to follow a second time zone, establishing the functional language that would define the GMT-Master for generations. The most evocative feature is the early Bakelite bezel, a fragile component whose glossy depth and period character are fundamentally different from the metal inserts of later references. Surviving examples retain an unmistakable mid-century quality: purposeful, compact and rich in the visual details of early professional Rolex production. The riveted Oyster bracelet reinforces that light, utilitarian character on the wrist. More than simply an early GMT-Master, the 6542 captures a particular moment in the history of travel, when a technical requirement born from the jet age produced one of Rolex's most enduring and recognisable professional watches. The early GMT-Master is notable for how clearly its function dictates its appearance. The additional 24-hour hand and rotating bezel create an immediate visual distinction from Rolex's simpler Oyster models, while the compact case and period dial retain the lightness of 1950s production. The bezel is especially important to the character of these early references, framing the dial with a second scale that was designed to be read quickly in use. Together, these elements document the moment when international air travel began to shape a new category of professional wristwatch. It is fitted to stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet.

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