Bidspirit auction | Brand: ROLEX Model Name: GMT

Brand: ROLEX Model Name: GMT MASTER Reference: 6542 Complication: GMT Movement: Automatic Year: 1959 Dial colour: Gloss-Gilt Dial with Radium Lume, OCC text Dial features: Tropic dial with a rich faded patina, Gilt text, lollipop seconds hand and red GMT hand Bezel: Original Bakelite Bezel Case size: 38mm Case material: Stainless Steel Inner case back: Inner case back signed and numbered 6542 / III.59 Movement cal: Rolex 1066 Movement jewel: 26 Movement features: Butterfly movement Bracelet or strap: Later Nato Strap Auctioneer's notes: A fine and rare reference, this 6542 is an extremely interesting watch, produced for approximately 5 years between 1955-1960. The Bakelite bezel is the defining feature and exceedingly rare to find as they were recalled by Rolex due to concerns over the radioactivity of the bezels and secondly as the bezels were prone to cracking and replacement bezels were common. This example comes with an excellent condition bezel and is enhanced by its beautiful tropic dial Condition report: Currently running, lume believed to be replaced with tritium during the recall by Rolex.