Michele Rosa •13 May 2025
Rolex GMT-Master 6542 (1959)
The Holy Grail of Rolex: Rolex GMT-Master 6542 (1959), vintage icon with radioactive bakelite bezel. Rare, historic and highly coveted by collectors.
Expert of horologerie
Michele Rosa since 2020 has directed together with Giacomo Cora the wristwatch department of the Wannenes auction house, which organizes auctions twice a year exclusively in its Monaco headquarters. He has gained experience in international auctions including Monaco Legend Group and Antiquorum, and is a specialist in Haute Horlogerie at the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie de Genève. Today he conducts his activities at the Monte-Carlo office, where estimates and appraisals of important wristwatches can be made. He collaborates with Collecto for the verification and expertise of watches offered on the platform.