Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 337
ROLEX
REF. 6538, SUBMARINER BIG CROWN,
JAMES BOND, TROPICAL, STEEL
HKD 300,000 - 400,000
EUR 33,700 - 44,900 / CHF 35,500 - 47,300 / USD 38,600 - 52,000
Sold: HKD 550,000
Very fine and very rare, stainless steel diver wristwatch with tropical gilt
chapter ring dial, centre seconds.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-9-01 |
Good Oxidized Scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner Big Crown, James Bond
Reference 6538
Year Circa 1958
Movement No. N713728
Case No. 397157
Bracelet Rolex stainless steel C&I rivet bracelet ,approx. length 195 mm
Caliber 1030
Dimensions Ø 38 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
This Rolex dive watch Ref. 6538, so called “Big Crown” or “James Bond”, was from 1954-1959. This reference is one of the most iconic divers watch of
Rolex and it was nicknamed after its appearance on the wrist of the late Hollywood star Sean Connery in the first James Bond movie. Consider that in
1950s small watch remained majority in the market, while a bulky watch like 6538 was mostly for professional divers, it becomes even more difficult to
find a piece with original dial just like the current example.
Rolex and it was nicknamed after its appearance on the wrist of the late Hollywood star Sean Connery in the first James Bond movie. Consider that in
1950s small watch remained majority in the market, while a bulky watch like 6538 was mostly for professional divers, it becomes even more difficult to
find a piece with original dial just like the current example.