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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 385

So-called "James Bond" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Submariner", Ref. 6205. Production of this reference started circa 1954. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,300 / USD 6,000 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 10,580

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 and bâton indexes. Radium-coated steel "Skeleton" hands.M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.Approx. overall length 200 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The reference 6205, is among the first versions with reference 6204, of the most famous "Submariner" wristwatch . This model does not yet bear the crown-guard system and the depth indications on the dial.