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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008
LOT 335
Ref. 6538, Color Change Dial ?James Bond? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200m / 660ft, Submariner?, case No. 448895, Ref. 6538. Made in 1959. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet.
HKD 400,000 - 500,000
USD 52,000 - 65,000 / EUR 32,000 - 40,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bi-directional graduated revolving black bezel, screwed-down case back, large screw-down crown. D. Color change with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilted 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 blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?butterfly? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9-39 |
Good Scratched Rubbed |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-9-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Scratched HANDS Original |