Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 83

Ref. 6536/1 Gilt Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner, 100m/ 330ft," Ref. 6536/1. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

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 baton, triangular and round indexes. 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 Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.