rolex 6542 bakelite bezel | Rolex gmt master 6542 rolex 6542 bakelite bezel Bakelite. When Rolex first released the reference 6542 GMT-Master, it had a bezel insert that was made from Bakelite, with luminous, radium numerals set into its plastic-like material. However, since these inserts were prone to cracking, Rolex changed the material of the reference 6542’s bezel insert from Bakelite to aluminum in 1956.
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First introduced in 1954, the now vintage RolexGMT-Master, the reference 6542 GMT-Master was developed after Pan-Am Airlines made a request for a reliable watch that could simultaneously display two time zones for use on transatlantic flights. The reference 6542 was able to accomplish Pan-Am’s . See moreEarning the nickname, “Pussy Galore” due to its appearance in the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger, the reference 6542 GMT-Master ranks among the most iconic Rolex watches of all time, and is largely responsible for starting an entirely new category of multi . See moreWhen Rolex first released the reference 6542 GMT-Master, it had a bezel insert that was made from Bakelite, with luminous, radium numerals set into its plastic-like material. However, since these inserts were prone to cracking, Rolex changed the material . See moreRolex answered the company’s request and released the GMT-Master 6542. This watch had a bezel insert made of bakelite, made in two colors – blue and red. .
The blue and red colors of the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 6542 became an icon of its own right .
Bakelite. When Rolex first released the reference 6542 GMT-Master, it had a bezel insert that was made from Bakelite, with luminous, radium numerals set into its plastic-like material. However, since these inserts were prone to cracking, Rolex changed the material of the reference 6542’s bezel insert from Bakelite to aluminum in 1956.Rolex answered the company’s request and released the GMT-Master 6542. This watch had a bezel insert made of bakelite, made in two colors – blue and red. The bezel was made in two colors so that the pilot could easily distinguish between night and day at home.
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The blue and red colors of the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 6542 became an icon of its own right and picked up its own nickname – the Pepsi bezel. The Rolex 6542 included a luminous bakelite bezel insert, however, this material was very prone to cracking.
Gold Rolex GMT ref. 6542. The most sought after Rolex GMT Master is the original, reference 6542. It's instantly recognizable by the Bakelite bezel, long and slim hand for the second timezone, and the lack of crown guards on the case.Rolex GMT-Master Reference 6542 Bakelite Bezel. . In addition to the Bakelite bezel, the dial is very well preserved and attractive. The reference 6542 dials are often known for cracking and crazing, but this example has one of the nicest dial we have seen on any reference 6542. The GMT hand has minimal lume loss, but this is expected in a .Bakelite Rolex GMT-Master Bezels (1955 – 1959) When Rolex unveiled the first GMT-Master (reference 6542) in the mid-1950s, the watch came equipped with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a two-tone Bakelite insert featuring radium luminous markings.
The Bakelite Bezel Era. The initial iteration of the GMT Master 6542 featured a bakelite bezel insert, which added a unique touch of luminosity to the watch. However, Rolex soon discovered that the bakelite material was prone to cracking.
This reference features its original Bakelite bezel. These have a propensity for the cracks, and as a result many were replaced with non-luminous, anodized aluminum bezels. This particular example is a world-class 6542 and in immaculate condition.The first version of the GMT Master series, 6542 had a bakelite bezel insert. As this bezel was likely to crack, it got replaced by a metal bezel in 1956. The bakelite bezel was luminous. The standard GMT Master series was waterproof to 50m/165 ft.The bakelite bezel further stands out in a very pleasing and positive way as the color change of the bakelite bezel numbers nicely matching the lume on the dial of the watch. The color of the bakelite is one of the nicest seen, it is a strong ‘oxblood’ like red and a beautiful dark blue.Bakelite. When Rolex first released the reference 6542 GMT-Master, it had a bezel insert that was made from Bakelite, with luminous, radium numerals set into its plastic-like material. However, since these inserts were prone to cracking, Rolex changed the material of the reference 6542’s bezel insert from Bakelite to aluminum in 1956.
Rolex answered the company’s request and released the GMT-Master 6542. This watch had a bezel insert made of bakelite, made in two colors – blue and red. The bezel was made in two colors so that the pilot could easily distinguish between night and day at home.The blue and red colors of the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 6542 became an icon of its own right and picked up its own nickname – the Pepsi bezel. The Rolex 6542 included a luminous bakelite bezel insert, however, this material was very prone to cracking.
Gold Rolex GMT ref. 6542. The most sought after Rolex GMT Master is the original, reference 6542. It's instantly recognizable by the Bakelite bezel, long and slim hand for the second timezone, and the lack of crown guards on the case.Rolex GMT-Master Reference 6542 Bakelite Bezel. . In addition to the Bakelite bezel, the dial is very well preserved and attractive. The reference 6542 dials are often known for cracking and crazing, but this example has one of the nicest dial we have seen on any reference 6542. The GMT hand has minimal lume loss, but this is expected in a .Bakelite Rolex GMT-Master Bezels (1955 – 1959) When Rolex unveiled the first GMT-Master (reference 6542) in the mid-1950s, the watch came equipped with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a two-tone Bakelite insert featuring radium luminous markings. The Bakelite Bezel Era. The initial iteration of the GMT Master 6542 featured a bakelite bezel insert, which added a unique touch of luminosity to the watch. However, Rolex soon discovered that the bakelite material was prone to cracking.
This reference features its original Bakelite bezel. These have a propensity for the cracks, and as a result many were replaced with non-luminous, anodized aluminum bezels. This particular example is a world-class 6542 and in immaculate condition.The first version of the GMT Master series, 6542 had a bakelite bezel insert. As this bezel was likely to crack, it got replaced by a metal bezel in 1956. The bakelite bezel was luminous. The standard GMT Master series was waterproof to 50m/165 ft.
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