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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 109

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

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,400 / USD 7,000 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 10,925

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 195 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 4 - 6
Movement: 4-5-6*

Fair

Poor

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 7 - 01

Notes

This model is the third version of the "Submariner" watch with indication of 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.