Lot 236
Lot 236
ROLEX, GMT-MASTER WITH BAKELITE BEZEL, REF. 6542

Price Realised USD 22,500
Estimate
USD 15,000 - USD 25,000
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ROLEX, GMT-MASTER WITH BAKELITE BEZEL, REF. 6542

Price Realised USD 22,500
Price Realised USD 22,500
Details

CIRCA: 1959
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 38mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel Oyster
BRACELET SIZE: 6.3 inches / 160mm
DIAL: Black
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: GMT, date
CALIBER: 1066
BOX: No
PAPERS: No




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Lot Essay

Created in 1954 at Pan Am’s request, the Rolex reference 6542 is the first GMT reference and the beginning of one of the most legendary and appreciated wristwatch models. A landmark in the history of Rolex, the timepiece was commissioned by Pan Am in order for their pilots to manage the negative effects of jet-lag due to the increased speed of intercontinental flights. The timepiece was developed with a second hand, enabling its wearer to keep track of both the local time and the time in their home time zone. The watch was also crafted with an anti-reflective bakelite bezel graduated for 24 hours, which would prevent glare during flights and therefore limit interferences with navigation.

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