Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 230
ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND ? BIG CROWN ? GILT DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft, Submariner?, Ref. 6538. Made in 1956. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex expandable rivet bracelet. Accompanied by original box, instructions and pamphlets with anchor, guarantee, pocket calendar, and service receipt dated July 21, 1981.
USD 35,000 - 65,000
CHF 27,000 - 50,000 / EUR 25,000 - 45,000
Sold: USD 76,900
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown (8 mm), black graduated bidirectional bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilt minute track. Luminous gilt skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator, ?butterfl y? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
