Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...

Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004

LOT 311

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

USD 7,500 - 9,500

EUR 6,000 - 7,700

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

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original