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Geneva, November 8th-9th, 2025

Geneva, Nov 07, 2026

LOT 211

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6538, SUBMARINER "BIG CROWN", STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

HKD 286,000 - 478,000 / USD 36,500 - 61,000 / EUR 32,400 - 54,000 / JPY 5,760,000 - 9,590,000

A very fine and rare, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with gilt black dial


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-9-17-19

Very good

Scratched

Slightly spotted

Dent(s)

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-8-01

Good

Oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Submariner "Big Crown"

Reference 6538

Year circa 1957

Movement No. N733561

Case No. 307596

Bracelet stainless steel riveted expandable Rolex bracelet with big logo clasp dated 59, approx overall length 160 mm.

Caliber 1030, 25 jewels

Diameter 38

Signature case, dial and movement

Accessories box, outer box, instructions booklets, warranty, chronometer certificate, important notice card, Submariner 200m card, Rolex Roll of honour card, Rolex check card dated 1960, two Rolex advertisements from the period, Rolex service booklet, Rolex advertisements from the period, Rolex service booklet, passport holder

Provenance

Property of an Italian gentleman