Rolex 6542 GMT-Master, full set

Collecting · · by Christian Bissener


Rolex 6542 GMT-Master with black dial, red and black Bakelite bezel and steel bracelet

I am personally a big fan of the 6542 GMT-Master. They are rare to find in great condition, and even rarer as a full set.

This example retains its original Bakelite bezel in superb condition, a nicely aged dial, a strong case and the original big-logo bracelet. The papers are complete too: the guarantee, the certificat de marche, the original leaflet, and correspondence between Rolex London and the client about a service in 1987, whose service number is also found inside the caseback.

Rolex 6542 on top of its original papers and correspondence
The watch with its original papers

Rolex 6542 held in the hand, showing the red and black bezel and bracelet
The Bakelite bezel and original bracelet