Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 01, 1999

LOT 120

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 6538, second generation, 1950's.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 meters/330 feet, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: USD 4,025

C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: * 4
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, page 236, 237, 238 and 283.