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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 356

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Submariner, 100m/330ft", Ref. 6536/1. Third version, produced in 1955. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch, with black bezel and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,100 / USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 6,900

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel in Arabic numerals for the decompression times. D. black with radium-coated bâton, triangular and dot indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated 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. 38 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-21-01

Good

Period

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is the third version of the "Submariner" watch with indication of the watertightness, 100m/330ft but it did not yet have the crown-guard case. The first version was launched in 1953, without the crown-guard case, did not indicate the waterproof depth and did not have Mercedes hands.