Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 321
Ref. 6538 So-Called "James Bond" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200 m/660 ft, Submariner?, Ref. 6538. Case No. 449024. Made in 1959. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, gentleman?s stainless steel wristwatch with a riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,500 - 7,500 / USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 42,480
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown, black graduated bi-directional
bezel for the decompression times, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and bâton indexes,
outer gold-painted minute track. Luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight
line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions and temperature, shock-absorber,
self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.
Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |