Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 129
ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND TROPICAL 2-LINE STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft, Submariner", case No. 448848, Ref. 6538. Made in 1959. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a later stainless steel Rolex USA Oyster riveted bracelet.
CHF 50,000 - 70,000
HKD 400,000 - 570,000 / USD 51,000 - 71,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown (8 mm), black graduated bidirectional bezel for the decompression times. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator, "butterfly" rotor.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |