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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 268

Ref. 6205, "James Bond" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Submariner, Ref. 6205.Made in 1952. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,200 - 9,500 / CHF 9,500 - 14,000

Sold: USD 9,000

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 baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized
Movement: 3-7*

Good

Oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6205 The reference 6205, along with reference 6204, is among the first versions of the famous "Submariner" wristwatch. This model does not yet feature the crown-guard system and the depth indication on the dial.