Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 159

Ref. 6538 Gilt Four Lines Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m/660 ft, Submariner, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 6538. Made in 1957. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel 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. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm.