Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 224
ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN GILT TROPICAL SPIDER DIAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner, case No. 448956, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 40,000 - 50,000
HKD 310,000 - 390,000 / CHF 38,500 - 48,000
Sold: USD 43,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown (8 mm), black graduated bidirectional bezel for the decompression times. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilt minute track. Luminous gilt skeleton hands. 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, butterfly rotor.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-11-55-01 |
Good Patinated Slightly worn Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |