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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 597

Ref. 6536/1, Gilt Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100 / 330, Submariner", case No. 155062, Ref. 6536/1. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, early, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a later stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet.

CHF 6,500 - 8,500

USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 13,200

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and Twinlock crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, curved lugs. D. Black, matte, with luminous baton, triangular and round indexes, outer gilt minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator, ?butterfly? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-15-02

Good

Slightly rusted

HANDS Service hands