Monday, December 24, 2007

Rolex Ref 6542 GMT Master 1st Generation No Crown Guard

Err...here's the watch that Orchi has been dying to get an Original replacement of its bezel assembly...

Please help Orchi out to locate a suitable replacement of its bezel assembly...TQ.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master with NO-Crown Guard

History of Rolex Ref 6542 GMT Master

The SCOC Rolex GMT Master Ref 6542 is also known as "Pussy Galore" of James Bond's "Goldfinger" when it was learnt that Bond Girl Honor Blackman wore the Ref 6542 GMT Master watch in the movie when she piloted the "Goldfinger"'s Jet.

The 1st of its kind designed n commissioned for PAN AM Airline pilots in the early 50s.

Ref 6542, Cal. Movement 1030(Butterfly rotor) Automatic
Circa 1950~, VERY RARE
Original Rolex Movement Signed 1030
"Adjusted 5 positions & temperature 25 Jewels"
& SS Case are in beautiful conditions
Signed "6542" between lugs, Crown marked "+"
Original Dial/Crown/Acrylic Crystal(visible scratches)
Near perfect aging on dial, Faded luminous hour markers
Bubble Back case signed "IV.56" 4th Quarter 1956 production
Very minor corrosion Untouched Case, Visible scratches
Alternate RED & Black Date(Roulette)
Hour n Minute Hands touch up previously,
Aftermarket GMT Red hand with tiny triangle point n Second hand
Aftermarket Non-Ori. Bezel assembly w/Plastic insert
(to be changed asap when an original bezel assembly is found
Without bracelet, Keeps accurate time
In FINE conditions.























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