Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007
LOT 228
Stainless Steel "GMT-Master" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 6542. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, two time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, red and blue 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 8,000 - 9,000
Sold: USD 11,210
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, blue and red graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second time-zone in 24 hours, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-8** |
Fair Slightly scratched Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |