Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 78

So-called "James Bond" Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Submariner, 100m=330ft", Ref. 6536/1. Third version, produced circa 1957. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with black bezel and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,600 - 6,300

Sold: USD 6,210

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving bezel in Arabic numerals for the decompression times. D. Black with radium-coated bâton, triangular and round indexes. Radium-coated "skeleton" 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 01