The Rolex 6542 GMT with the gilt dial and small arrow has been made famous by Fidel Castro and James Bond's Pussy Galore. Many years back during the late 1980s and 1990s, these were cheap sports watches that was sold between US$800-1000. One of the famous celebrities wearing this was Pussy Galore from James Bond movie.
I have an old Rolex GMT ref 6542 and the old bezel has been broken and have to be replaced by an after market one. The dial of the watch has been aged and I am struggling to see if need to replace it with the service dial?
Key Timeline & Series:
1954-1959: Ref. 6542:
The original GMT-Master, a 38mm watch with a Bakelite bezel (later replaced with aluminum) and a fourth hand for tracking a second time zone.
1959-1980: Ref. 1675:
The first GMT-Master to feature crown guards and an increased case size to 40mm, becoming a collector's favorite.
1981-1988: Ref. 16750:
Introduced the quick-set date function, a significant advancement in the GMT-Master's features.
1988-1998: Ref. 16700:
Featured a sapphire crystal, a more modern design, and the automatic Rolex caliber 3175 movement.
1982-Present: GMT-Master II:
Introduced with independent hour hand adjustment, offering more flexibility in time zone tracking.
1989-2007: Ref. 16710:
A popular GMT-Master II iteration, known for its evolution through various dial and bezel color combinations.
2007-Present: GMT-Master II (New Generation):
Features advancements in movement technology and materials.
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