Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 572
ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN, GILT TROPICAL SPIDER DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner, case No. 448956, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant stainless steel wristwatch.
CHF 32,000 - 42,000
USD 34,000 - 45,000 / EUR 26,000 - 35,000
Sold: CHF 48,750
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 gilt minute track. Luminous gilt 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-11-55-01 |
Good Patinated Slightly worn Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |