Rare Vintage Rolex GMT Master 6542 OCC, 1958
By Rolex
Located in CABA, AR
VERY RARE 1958 Rolex GMT-Master 6542 Full Set – A Vintage Icon in Original Untouched Condition
Category
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Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rolex 6542
Original 1959 Rolex Ref 6542 Steel GMT Master Watch Tropical Dial Bakelite Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rare and gorgeous example of the original version Rolex GMT Master Reference 6542 wristwatch in
Category
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Materials
Steel
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Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 6542 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel 38mm 1957
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel Stainles Steel 38mm #6542 1957 This
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Materials
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Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 6542 with Original Bakelite Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold GMT-Master Ref. 6542 Case 18k yellow gold, screwed back, acrylic glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bakelite 1950's GMT Ref #6542 by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel Bakelite GMT by Rolex - ref #6542, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Men's Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Watch 6542
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Watch 6542 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels. Stainless steel
Category
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Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Gloss Gilt Gents 6542 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Ref: W3027 Model: 6542 Serial: 355*** Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 6542 Fully Restored by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
: an early Rolex stainless steel no crown-guard GMT-Master, Ref. 6542, that was fully restored by Rolex
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1957 Rolex GMT-Master 6542 Swiss T< 25 Service Dial
By Rolex
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Rolex Gmt Master ref. 6542 Anno 1957 Serial n. 32**04 Rolex service dial (probably of mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gilt dial Rolex sport models have such a special and unique look. Beyond its original glossy track
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex GMT Master "Bakelite" Bezel Ref# 6542 / 8
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This watch is a Rolex GMT Master reference 6542/8. This 18k gold Rolex is an extremely rare
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an excellent example of a stainless steel Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 6542, with the
Category
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Materials
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Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is highly collectible Rolex GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 6542, from the 1950s, known as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT "No Crown Guard" ref. 6542 c. 1959
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref # 6542 no crown case serial #183,xxx circa 1959 with beautiful original gilt print
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Steel GMT Ref# 6542 Serial# 381, xxx circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref # 6542 serial # 381,xxx circa 1958 minty original inner minute track gilt dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare GMT Master Ref.6542 with stainless steel "Jubilée" bracelet and revolving graduated
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel, Ref. 6542, with Rolex U.S.A
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 6542 with No Crown Guards
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master, Ref. 6542, second generation early no-crown-guard model with
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT-Master Bakelite 6542 Men Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002919 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Variant: Bakelite Model
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958 beautiful condition original glossy
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex 6542 For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex 6542 for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel and Steel, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex 6542 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex 6542, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a Rolex 6542?
On average, a rolex 6542 at 1stDibs sells for $50,593, while they’re typically $50,000 on the low end and $154,442 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Rolex for sale on 1stDibs
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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