This one is beautiful and has a nice patina, the blue of the bezel has become a bit lighter.
The GMT-Master 6542 has no crown guards, an original «swiss» gilt dial with chapter ring, index with a nice patina and of course the small red hand. Beautiful dark orange patina of the golden inscriptions.
The case is great condition. The famous bakelite bezel is also in good condition and even has a nice patina. The bezel has no bubbles or mayor cracks.
Watch delivered on its original stretch rivet bracelet and in its original box.
Here you have a mythical piece. The GMT-Master 6542 with its bakelite bezel.
It is the first GMT made by Rolex, conceived by Rolex for the American flight pilots.
The original bakelite bezels are extremely rare, on top of that they have been quickly replaced by Rolex as they were fragile to heat and chocks.