Geneva, Nov 09, 2025
LOT 603
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6538, SUBMARINER, BURFORD DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 35,000 - 50,000
HKD 340,000 - 486,000 / USD 43,700 - 63,000 / EUR 37,700 - 54,000 / JPY 6,640,000 - 9,490,000
Sold: CHF 37,500
A fine and rare, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with ministry of defence "Burford" dial
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-53-02 |
Good Slightly oxidized Reprinted HANDS Service hands |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Model Submariner
Reference 6538
Year 1957
Case No. 307506
Diameter 37
Caliber 1030, 25 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
As the dangers of radium become clearer, some military dials were removed of their radioactive markers and reprinted with tritium indexes and became known as "Burford" dials and were made in very small quantities.
Provenance
Property of a collector