Model: GMT-Master Reference: 6542 Date: Circa 1959 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1066 automatic, free-sprung Glucydor balance, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, No.DN885827 Dial: Black gloss, luminous dot hour markers with baton quarters, gilt outer minute track with 5 minute divisions, magnified date aperture at 3, polished Mercedes hands, centre seconds, red arrow tipped dual time zone hand Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, later bi-directional 'Pepsi' bezel insert, personal engraving to case back, inner case back stamped 11.59, No.161523 Strap/Bracelet: Fitted folded rivet 7836 Oyster link, end links stamped 380 Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped T D Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 38mm Accompaniments: Rolex service paperwork dated 1981-1997, blank Guarantee, Chronometer Certificate, swing tag, brochure, Rolex polystyrene service box 注脚 In 1959 8 men from the 12th and 13th Battalions of the Parachute Regiment embarked on an expedition in 2 Land Rovers covering Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa. The Pegasus Overland expedition, as it was known, took 51 weeks with the men travelling through 34 countries. It is believed that the voyage was sponsored by Rolex and each member of the group was gifted a Rolex to wear upon the trip. The current lot is one of this number and is offered on behalf of the family of Peter Finn, a telephonic engineer from Liverpool, who made up part of the octet. The expedition was well recorded and a set of fantastic videos reproducing the original film is available to view via the below links. The footage offers a fascinating glimpse of late 50s life around many places in the world showing snippets of everything from global architecture, fashion, motoring to nature and iconic landmarks. At 12 minutes 37 of video 1 one of the Rolexes gifted can be seen prominently upon the wrist of the driver. Part One Part Two Part Three