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Lot Essay
Consigned by the grandson of the original owner, the present reference 6542 is a particularly charismatic representative of this celebrated model, preserved in overall excellent original condition.
The most notable feature is its unrestored, so-called "tropical" dial with gilt printing. Over time, the originally black colour has changed to an extremely charismatic, uniform chocolate brown tone, beautifully harmonizing with the likewise evenly discoloured luminous numerals and hands, rendering it a very unique look. Its original, nearly flawless bakelite bezel impresses with a deep red and blue colouration. The case, never exposed to careless polishing, has retained its proportions to the best extent, demonstrated by the full body and the sharp angles to the facets of the lugs. It furthermore retains the correct hands and crown, magnified lens for the date and the stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet from the same period.
The most notable feature is its unrestored, so-called "tropical" dial with gilt printing. Over time, the originally black colour has changed to an extremely charismatic, uniform chocolate brown tone, beautifully harmonizing with the likewise evenly discoloured luminous numerals and hands, rendering it a very unique look. Its original, nearly flawless bakelite bezel impresses with a deep red and blue colouration. The case, never exposed to careless polishing, has retained its proportions to the best extent, demonstrated by the full body and the sharp angles to the facets of the lugs. It furthermore retains the correct hands and crown, magnified lens for the date and the stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet from the same period.