Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 305

Rolex 6538, Big Crown gilt 4-lines Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m/660 ft, Submariner, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 6538. Made in 1957. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet.

HKD 500,000 - 650,000

USD 65,000 - 85,000 / EUR 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: HKD 716,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer 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 Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm


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Case: 2-8-17

Very good

Slightly scratched

Slightly spotted
Movement: 3-10*

Good

Patinated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-10-01

Very good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

This lot was featured as lot 159 in the Antiquorum Rolex Revolution in April 2008. Characterized by a beautiful gilt four line dial regarded as the most collectible version and a beautiful unpolished case, this example is sure to please any demanding collector