Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 237

So-called "James Bond" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Submariner?, Ref. 6205. Production of this reference started circa 1954. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and bâton indexes. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic Superbalance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.