Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 25, 2023
LOT 94
ROLEX, REF. 6536, SUBMARINER, RED DEPTH, STEEL, PROBABLY MADE IN ONLY 150 UNITS
EUR 40,900 - 62,000
USD 44,500 - 67,000 / HKD 350,000 - 530,000 / CHF 40,000 - 60,000
A very fine and extremely rare, early, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8- |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-04-57 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Later Original later bezel |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Submariner
Reference 6536
Year circa 1955
Case No. 89208
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet (7206/58)
Diameter 37 mm.
Caliber 1030, 25 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Notes
** This lot might need a passeport and/or licence of exportationfor which will apply on your behalf to the French Ministry of Culture. Note, it may take 1 to 3 month(s) to obtain this license or passport. Antiquorum cannot be held responsible for any delays in the application process.
During the development of early dive watches from Rolex, there was still some experimenting going on in regards to the dial writings, colours and references. This 6536 considered to be part of the early batch of dive watches actually having the name Submariner on the dial is a perfect example of this. With a very early serial number of 5 digits, it features the reference 6538 crossed out in the back and replaced with the reference 6536. Furthermore it features the depth printed in red which would very soon be discontinued in favour of all gilt graffics. The dial also has the characteristic 6 o clock marker that is in a slightly whiter shade than the rest of the indexes, insuring its authenticity. A rare insight to the world of early Rolex Submariners.