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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 571

so-called "James Bond"Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Submariner, 100m/330ft", Ref. 6536/1, so-called "James Bond". Third version, produced in 1955, sold on July 6, 1956.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with black bezel. Accompanied by certificate of guarantee.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,300 / USD 7,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

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. 030, 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3
Movement: 3*
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

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