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Lot 22

105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 22

Rolex
Pussy Galore

An impressive and very popular vintage wristwatch with "Pepsi" bezel, 24h indicator, alternating date disc and extremely rare "Swiss-Only Underline Gilt Dial" - without crown guards

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estimated
30.000—40.000 €
Price realized
37.500 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back ref. 6542 I/57, bidirectional rotating two-coloured "Pepsi" bezel (original service bezel), screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, long riveted steel "Oyster" bracelet, ref. 7206 in original condition (!), endlinks stamped 80, clasp dated 1/66, bracelet length 145 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Black, "gilt dial", mirror gloss finish (!), caramel-coloured patinated luminous indexes.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.262666
Ref.6542
Cal.1030, resp. 1070
Diam.39 mm
Circa1957
Ctry.Switzerland


This Rolex "Pepsi" reference 6542 is one of the most sought-after Rolex GMT Master models ever and is offered here with a pristine, riveted "Oyster" original bracelet. The case has a beautifully polished and brushed finish with original bevels and strong chamfered lugs. The extremely rare black "Swiss-Only Underline Gilt Dial" with beautifully patinated luminous indexes in a warm caramel tone has a gorgeous gloss finish in almost perfect mirror condition.
The watch takes its name from "Bond Girl" Honor Blackman in the 1964 film "Goldfinger". Honor Blackman plays the role of Goldfinger’s pilot Pussy Galore and wears a Rolex GMT Master reference 6542.
All things considered, this charismatic timepiece is truly a fantastic opportunity for any discerning collector of rare vintage Rolex sports watches to acquire a true icon!