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Rolex. A very fine and highly attractive stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, alternate red and black date, tropical dial and bakelite bezel

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT-MASTER MODEL, REF. 6542, CASE NO. 427'519, CIRCA 1958

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Rolex. A very fine and highly attractive stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, alternate red and black date, tropical dial and bakelite bezel
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, GMT-master model, ref. 6542, case no. 427'519, circa 1958
Cal. 1035 automatic movement, 25 jewels, aged brown dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, central hand for the second time zone, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, date disk with alternate black and red days, outer minute division, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving blue and red bakelite bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw down crown and back, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

Looking at this example, even the novice to the world of vintage Rolex cannot help but be mesmerized and appreciate the appeal of the so-called tropical dial. When this phenomenon occurs, the originally black dial changes with time to a different color, which can be any shade from dark chocolate to a light brown. In this case the dial has indeed changed to a light cappuccino color which goes in perfect accord with the ivory/cream color of the lumes, both those on the dials and those in the bezel. The watch further impress with the nearly flawless bakelite bezel and its deep red and blue coloration.

A landmark in the history of Rolex, the GMT ref. 6542 is a staple for any Rolex collection, and this is one of those rare occasions when the discerning connoisseur can acquire such a sought-after model in the highly appreciated tropical variation.

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