Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 80

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Submariner", 100 m / 330 ft, Ref. 6538, so-called "James Bond". Produced in the 1950's.Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and special "Fliplock" clasp.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,400

Sold: USD 6,325

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-02

Good

HANDS Service hands