Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 255
ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft, Submariner?, case No. 158111, Ref. 6538. Made in 1956. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet. Accompanied by a vintage Rolex box.
CHF 30,000 - 50,000
USD 32,000 - 53,000 / EUR 25,000 - 42,000
Sold: CHF 62,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown (8 mm), black graduated bidirectional bezel for the decompression times. 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, index regulator, ?butterfl y? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |
