Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 476
Ref. 6538, Tropical Dial, Big Crown Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200m / 660ft, Submariner,? Ref. 6538. Made in 1957. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet.
USD 60,000 - 90,000
EUR 47,000 - 70,000 / CHF 70,000 - 105,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bidirectional graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, screwed-down case back, large (8 mm) screw-down crown. D. Brown with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilded minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm.
| 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 |