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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-02 |
Good HANDS Service hands |