Fine Watches including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches

Fine Watches including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches

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Rolex

‘Pussy Galore’ GMT-Master, Ref. 6542 Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with a tropical dial, date and bracelet Circa 1957

Lot Closed

February 10, 02:04 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 40,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

‘Pussy Galore’ GMT-Master, Ref. 6542

Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet

Circa 1957


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 1035 automatic, 25 jewels

Movement number: DN760740

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back stamped IV.57

Case number: 321’884

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 38 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190mm

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

In 1955, Rolex launched reference 6542 starting the GMT-Master series whose timeless design features are still popular nowadays among watch enthusiasts. The production of this reference was relatively brief, being discontinued in 1959 and replaced with reference 1675. The reference is based in the mid-century glamour of air travel, having been originally designed for Pan Am pilots during the golden age of flight and is commonly referred to as Pussy Galore after being worn by Honor Blackman’s character in James Bond Goldfinger in 1964. The present lot offers a great opportunity to acquire a historic timepiece