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Price of second hand watches Rolex Submariner 6538

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    Sale date : 13/12/2023
    Country : United Kingdom

    Bonhams #28036 - 2023-12 - Fine Watches
    London
    Lot ID : 37
     
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    Rolex. A very rare and historically interesting military issue automatic wristwatch with big crown and Burford dial


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : N573763
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : / 6538
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Description : Model: 'Burford' Submariner;Reference: A/6538;Date: Circa 1957;Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic, No.N573763;Dial: Black 'Burford' dial, Tritium T, luminous baton hour markers with Arabic numeral quarters, white outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds;Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, polished screw down back faintly engraved 0552/923-7697 4-76, inside back date coded III.57, screw down big crown;Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leather;Buckle/Clasp: Associated steel buckle;Signed: Case, dial & movement;Size: 36mm

    Sale date : 08/07/2021
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #1120 - 2021-07 - Fine Watches and Rare Sneakers
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 8232
     
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    Sold :
    • 378000
    • 34700
    • 48649
    Estimation :
    • 200000 - 300000
    • 18360 - 27540
    • 25740 - 38610


    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : CAL 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Description : Rolex,Submariner 'Big Crown', Reference 6538,A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1958,勞力士,Submariner “Big Crown 型號6538,精鋼鏈帶腕錶,約1958年製,Dial: gilt,Calibre: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels,Case: stainless steel, screw down case back,Case number: 426'511,Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp,Size: 38 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm,Signed: case, dial and movement

    Sale date : 10/06/2021
    Country : United States

    Sothebys #10701 - 2021-06 - Important Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 340
     
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    • EUR
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    Sold :
    • 100800
    • 71891
    • 100800
    Estimation :
    • 80000 - 160000
    • 57056 - 114112
    • 80000 - 160000


    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : PAPERS
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 BIG BRACELET
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Description : Reference 6538 'Big Crown' Submariner,A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1956,Dial: gilt black,Caliber: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels,Case: stainless steel, screw down case back,Case number: 145'296,Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet with folding clasp,Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm,Signed: case, dial and movement,Box: no,Papers: no

    Sale date : 19/03/2021
    Country : United States

    Sothebys #10847 - 2021-03 - Fine Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 29
     
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    Sold :
    • 47880
    • 34148
    • 47880
    Estimation :
    • 40000 - 50000
    • 28528 - 35660
    • 40000 - 50000


    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : PAPERS
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 BIG BRACELET
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex,Reference 6538 'Big Crown' Submariner,A stainless steel automatic center seconds wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1959,Dial: black,Caliber: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels,Case: stainless steel, screw down case back,Case number: 425'172,Closure: stainless steel Rolex rivet bracelet with folding clasp,Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm,Signed: case, dial and movement,Box: no,Papers: no,Accessories: Rolex service box, booklet and polishing cloth

    Sale date : 11/12/2020
    Country : United Kingdom

    Bonhams #25959 - 2020-11 - Fine Watches
    London
    Lot ID : 43
     
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    Estimation :
    • 58000 - 110000
    • 0 - 0


    Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with gilt dial and big crown


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : N69****
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Date, Central second

    Description : Model: Submariner,Reference: 6538,Date: Circa 1956,Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic, Glucydor balance, adjusted to 5 positions & temperatures, No.N69****,Dial: Black gilt, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, gilt outer minute divisions, gilt Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds,Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, inside back date coded III.56, screw down big crown, indistinct No.15*1*7,Strap/Bracelet: Fitted brushed rivet folded Oyster link, end links stamped 382,Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 4 65,Signed: Case, dial & movement,Size: 38mm

    Sale date : 09/10/2020
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #972 - 2020-10 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2130
     
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    Estimation :
    • 1800000 - 2500000
    • 165240 - 229500
    • 231660 - 321750


    ROLEX | SUBMARINER 'BIG CROWN', REFERENCE 6538, A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH FOUR LINE DIAL AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1958 | 勞力士 | Submariner 'Big Crown' 型號6538 精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備 Four Line 錶盤,錶殼編號426363,約1958年製


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : CAL 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Description : ROLEX,勞力士,SUBMARINER 'BIG CROWN', REFERENCE 6538,A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH FOUR LINE DIAL AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1958,Submariner 'Big Crown' 型號6538,精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備 Four Line 錶盤,錶殼編號426363,約1958年製,Dial: gilt,Calibre: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels,Case: stainless steel, screw down case back,Case number: 426'363,Closure: stainless Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp,Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm,Signed: case, dial and movement

    Sale date : 22/07/2020
    Country : France

    Tajan #2024 - 2020-07 - Watches
    Paris
    Lot ID : 52
     
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    Sold :
    • 33800
    • 0
    Estimation :
    • 20000 - 30000
    • 0 - 0


    ROLEX SUBMARINER. REF. 6538 DITE JAMES BOND, BIG CROWN A stainless steel diving wristwatch by Rolex, circa 1959.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : 449270
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 DITE
    Diameter : 39 mm
    Dimensions : 39 mm

    Description : ROLEX,SUBMARINER. REF. 6538 DITE JAMES BOND, BIG CROWN,VERS 1959,Montre bracelet de plongée en acier.,BOÎTIER: rond sans épaulement et gros remontoir. Couronne et fond vissés. Verre plexi. Lunette bidirectionnelle noire graduée pour les temps de décompression. Fond de boîte 6538, IV 1958. Gros remontoir 'Brevet'. Intérieur du fond de boît inscrit 6538, II.59.,CADRAN: noir mat 'swiss-T25' deux lignes: 'Submariner, 200m=660 ft'.,Index peints, aiguilles et seconde centrale patinés.,MOUVEMENT: automatique, cal. 1030.,BRACELET: cuir avec boucle ardillon.,Cadran, boîtier et mouvement signés.,Numérotée 449270.,Diam. 39 mm.,A stainless steel diving wristwatch by Rolex, circa 1959.,€20,000-30,000

    Sale date : 24/06/2020
    Country : United States

    Sothebys #10388 - 2020-06 - Important Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 44
     
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    Sold :
    • 37500
    • 26745
    • 37500
    Estimation :
    • 30000 - 50000
    • 21396 - 35660
    • 30000 - 50000


    ROLEX | REFERENCE 6538 'BIG CROWN' SUBMARINER A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 1958


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 BIG BRACELET
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Central second

    Description : ROLEX,REFERENCE 6538 'BIG CROWN' SUBMARINER,A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 1958,Dial: black,Caliber: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels,Case: stainless steel, Long 5 bezel insert, screw down case back,Case number: 425XXX,Closure: stainless steel Rolex rivet bracelet with Big Logo folding clasp,Size: diameter 37 mm, bracelet circumference approximately,Signed: case, dial and movement,Accessories: Rolex service box and booklet, polishing cloth

    Sale date : 18/09/2019
    Country : United States

    Sothebys #10225 - 2019-08-20 - Watches Online: The Driver's Collection - 10225
    New York
    Lot ID : 4
     
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    Estimation :
    • 180000 - 280000
    • 128376 - 199696
    • 180000 - 280000


    ROLEX | Submariner, Ref. 6538, A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with 4-Line “Tropical” Dial and Bracelet, Circa 1958


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : WHILE ALL SUBMARINER 6538
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Dimensions : 37 mm
    Complications : Chronometre

    Description : ROLEX,Submariner, Ref. 6538,A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with 4-Line “Tropical” Dial and Bracelet, Circa 1958,Dial: black,Caliber: Cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels,Case: stainless steel, screw-down back,Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp,Dimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm,Signed: case, dial and movement,Case numbers: ref. 6538 / serial: 383796,Introduced in 1955, the Submariner 6538 brought with it a new Caliber 1030 movement, a slightly thinner case, more beveled lugs, and a larger 8mm winding crown. Due to the oversized crown, the 6538 is known as a “Big Crown” Submariner. Another important nickname of the Submariner 6538 is the “James Bond Submariner” thanks to its appearance on Sean Connery’s wrist in the 1962 film, Dr. No. While all Submariner 6538 watches are highly sought-after by vintage watch collectors, this particular version is especially rare because of the four lines of text on its remarkably “Tropical” dial, which indicates that this version is COSC-certified (compared to the two-line Submariner 6538 models which are not). In fact, the 6538 was the first Submariner to feature the chronometer certification on the dial, making 4-line variants - particularly those like this example with different color printing - extremely sought-after among collectors. The dial on this ref. 6538 has faded to a bright warm brown color, and the watch still has its original “Red Triangle” bezel insert. Rolex ceased production of the 6538 in 1959, and this breathtaking example is an incredibly rare variation of an already highly collectable vintage Rolex Submariner reference.

    Sale date : 11/05/2019
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #321 - 2019-05 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
    Genève
    Lot ID : 497
     
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    Sold :
    • 35000
    • 28557
    • 40016
    Estimation :
    • 30000 - 50000
    • 24477 - 40795
    • 34299 - 57165


    ROLEX, REF. 6538, SUBMARINER JAMES BOND


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 C
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,

    Description : ROLEX, REF. 6538, SUBMARINER JAMES BOND. A very fine and rare, self winding, stainless steel diver’s wristwatch. Brand Rolex. Model Submariner. Reference 6538. Year Circa 1957. Movement No. N702031. Calibre 1030. Case No. 323619. Bracelet Original Rolex oyster folded bracelet approx. overall length 185mm. Dimensions 39mm. Signature Dial, Case and Movement. CHF 30,000 - 50,000. HKD 240,000 - 400,000 / USD 30,000 - 50,000. Sold: CHF 35,000
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 13/06/2018
    Country : United States

    Christies #16201 - 2018-06 - An Evening of Exceptional Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 95

    Rolex. A Very Fine, Extraordinarily Rare and Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Gilt 'Explorer Dial'


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 c
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Diameter : strapanoriginalnatostrapprovenancefrom
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A Very Fine, Extraordinarily Rare and Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Gilt 'Explorer Dial';Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200/660, Submariner, Ref. 6538, Case No. 140'480, Circa 1956;Movement: Automatic, Cal. 1030, 25 jewels;Dial: Black, luminous Arabic, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, center seconds, red depth rating;Case: Stainless steel, screw back, inside case back stamped 6538 and 1.56, 37mm diam.;Strap: An original Nato strap;Provenance;From the Descendant of the Original Owner
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 07/12/2017
    Country : United States

    Christies # 14847 - 2017-12 - An Evening of Exceptional Watches
    Lot ID : 73

    Rolex. A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 c
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds;Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, Ref. 6538, Case No. 307'505, Circa 1957;Movement: Automatic, Cal. 1030, 25 jewels;Dial: Black, luminous dot, dagger and baton numerals, luminous hands, center seconds;Case: Stainless steel, black bezel, screw back, inside case back stamped 6538 and III.57, 37mm diam.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 13/11/2017
    Country : Switzerland

    Christies #14792 - 2017-11 - Rare Watches
    Lot ID : 186

    Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with tropical gilt 2-line dial, big crown and painted “lollipop” centre seconds


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with tropical gilt 2-line dial, big crown and painted “lollipop” centre seconds;Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, ref. 6538, case no. 307’387, manufactured in 1957;Movement: cal. 1030, automatic, 25 jewels, signed;Dial: black gloss with tropicalized gilt, signed;Case: screw back stamped “III.57” to the inside, large screw down "brevet" crown, 37 mm. diam., signed;With: stainless steel Rolex buckle
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 12/11/2017
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #310 - 2017-11 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 584

    ROLEX, SUBMARINER JAMES BOND, REF. 6538 A fine, self-winding, stainless steel divers wristwatch.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Dimensions : 38 mm

    Description : ROLEX, SUBMARINER JAMES BOND, REF. 6538 A fine, self-winding, stainless steel divers wristwatch.;Brand Rolex;Model Submariner;Reference Ref. 6538;Year 1955;Numbers Case N. X02541 (partially erased);Caliber 1030;Bracelet Dimensions 38 mm.;Signed Dial, case and movement
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 08/10/2017
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Antiquorum #309 - 2017-10 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 268

    ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN STEEL A very fine and rare self-winding stainless steel wristwatch.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Dimensions : 37 mm

    Description : ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN STEEL A very fine and rare self-winding stainless steel wristwatch.;Brand Rolex;Model Submariner;Reference Ref. 6538;Year Made circa 1958;Numbers Case N.449214, Movement N. N852859;Caliber 1030;Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp;Dimensions 37 mm.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 03/10/2017

    Christies #14815 - 2017-10 - Christie's Watches Online
    Lot ID : 6

    ROLEX, "BIG CROWN," TROPICAL SUBMARINER, REF. 6538


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category :
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Reference Detail : 6538 DESCRIPTION
    Diameter : 37 mm
    Dimensions : 37 mm
    Complications : Chronometre

    Description : Description;CIRCA: 1957;CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel;CASE DIAMETER: 37mm;DIAL: Blackish-brown;MOVEMENT: Automatic;FUNCTIONS: Time only;CALIBER: 1030;ACCESSORIES: Original chronometer certification papers (with matching movement number);Please note this lot is the property of a private collector;Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 28/11/2016
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Phillips #HK080316 - 2016-11 - Rolex Milestones: 38 Legendary Watches That Shaped History
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 806

    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category :
    Period : 1950's
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 , INSIDE

    Description : Ref. 6538, inside case back stamped I V. 1958.Model: Submariner.A very rare and highly attractive stainless steel wr...
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 14/11/2016
    Country : Switzerland

    Christies #1417 - 2016-11 - Rare watches including Nautilus 40 Part II
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 104

    Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with “lollipop” sweep centre seconds, bracelet and box


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 c
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with “lollipop” sweep centre seconds, bracelet and box.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, ref. 6538, case no. 158’381, circa 1956.MOVEMENT: automatic, cal. 1030, 25 jewels.DIAL: black gloss, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, outer minute divisions.CASE: stainless steel, tonneau-shaped, bidirectional revolving bezel with black insert graduated for 60 units, screw back stamped “III.56” to the inside, large screw down Brevet crown, 37 mm. diam..SIGNED: case, dial and movement.BRACELET/CLASP: stainless steel riveted Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “2.56”, overall length approximately 180 mm..ACCOMPANIED BY: Rolex period presentation box
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 13/11/2016
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #302 - 2016-11 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 129

    ROLEX Ref. 6538


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Complications : Central second

    Description : 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.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 13/11/2016
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #302 - 2016-11 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 128

    ROLEX Ref. 6538


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Complications : Central second

    Description : ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN STEEL.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner, case No..X02541 (partially erased), Ref. 6538. Made in 1955..Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water.resistant stainless steel wristwatch.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 12/11/2016
    Country : Switzerland

    Phillips #CH080216 - 2016-11 - The Geneva Watch Auction: Four
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 37

    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category :
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 . MODEL

    Description : Ref. 6538.Model: Submariner.An extremely rare and highly attractive stainless st...
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 01/10/2016
    Country : Monaco

    Gros delettrez #78537 - 2016-10 - Montres & Stylos de collection
    Monte-Carlo
    Lot ID : 371

    ROLEX SUBMARINER JAMES BOND «BIG CROWN» ref. 6538 n° 307608 vers 1957


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category :
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : 307608
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538

    Description : Superbe et rare montre bracelet de plongée en acier. Boîtier rond. Couronne et fond vissés. Lunette noire tournante. Cadran noir laqué avec index luminescents. Trotteuse centrale. Ecriture deux tons. Mouvement automatique. Cadran, boîtier et mouvement signés. Diamètre: 37 mm. Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver wristwatch with big crown and black gilt dial
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 07/06/2016
    Country : United States

    Christies #12160 - 2016-06 - Rare watches & exceptional complications
    Rockefeller Plaza
    Lot ID : 25

    Rolex. A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Bracelet


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Bracelet.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, Ref. 6538, Case No. 307'474, Circa 1958.Cal. 1030 automatic lever movement, 25 jewels, black dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes-style hands, center seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, later revolving black bezel calibrated for a maximum of 60 units, large screw-down crown, screw back, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, overall approximate length 8 inches, case, dial, and movement signed.37mm diam.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 31/05/2016
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Phillips #HK080116 - 2016-05 - The Hong Kong watch auction: Two
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 270

    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category :
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 . MODEL

    Description : Ref. 6538.Model: Submariner.A very fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with...
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 31/05/2016
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Phillips #HK080116 - 2016-05 - The Hong Kong watch auction: Two
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 279

    Rolex


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category :
    Case material : Steel
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 . MODEL

    Description : Ref. 6538.Model: Submariner.A very fine and very rare stainless steel wristwatch...
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 16/05/2016
    Country : Switzerland

    Christies #1413 - 2016-05 - Rare watches including important private collections
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 97

    Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, large crown, bracelet, Submariner 200 card, Swimpruf Oyster tag, anchor and presentation box


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, large crown, bracelet, Submariner 200 card, Swimpruf Oyster tag, anchor and presentation box.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, ref. 6538, case no. 426'200, circa 1956.Cal. 1030 mechanical movement, 25 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous gilt Mercedes and sweep centre seconds hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, large screw down Brevet crown, stainless steel riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, clasp stamped III.53, case, dial and movement signed.38 mm. diam., overall bracelet length approx. 190 mm.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 16/12/2015
    Country : United States

    Christies #3905 - 2015-12 - Rare watches & important discoveries
    New York
    Lot ID : 123

    Rolex. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Gilt Four-Line Dial, Center Seconds and Bracelet


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Gilt Four-Line Dial, Center Seconds and Bracelet.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, Ref. 6538, Case No. 383'899, Manufactured in 1958.Cal. 1030 automatic lever movement, 25 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes style hands, center seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, screw back, stainless steel extensible Rolex Oyster bracelet, overall approximate length 8 inches, case, dial and movement signed.37mm diam.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 20/07/2015
    Country : Monaco

    Artcurial #M1001 - 2015-07 - Fine Watches
    Monte-Carlo
    Lot ID : 146

    ROLEX


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : 307601
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 / 0 ,

    Description : SUBMARINER JAMES BOND BLACK DIAL, réf. 6538/0, n° 307601, vers 1957 Très rare et belle montre de plongée en acier. Boîtier rond. Couronne et fond vissés. Lunette tournante graduée. Cadran laqué noir avec index et aiguilles luminescents. Indication de la profondeur 200/660 en rouge. Trotteuse centrale. Mouvement automatique calibre 1030. Bracelet Oyster riveté en acier avec boucle déployante signée. Cadran, boîtier et mouvement signés. Diam. 37 mm. Avec facture de restauration Rolex Genève FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL SELF WINDING DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK GILT DIAL AND RED DEPH INDICATION. WITH GENEVA SERVICE PAPER
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 27/06/2015
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Antiquorum #292 - 2015-06 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 671

    ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN.GILT TROPICAL SPIDER DIAL STEEL.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner.case No. 448956, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958..Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water.resistant stainless steel wristwatch.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Complications : Central second
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 17/06/2015
    Country : United States

    Christies #3752 - 2015-06 - Important Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 37

    Rolex. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Gilt Four-Line Dial and Center Seconds


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Gilt Four-Line Dial and Center Seconds.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, Ref. 6538, Case No. 307'137, Manufactured in 1957.Cal. 1030 automatic lever movement, 25 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes style hands, center seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, screw back, stainless steel expandable Rolex Oyster bracelet, overall approximate length 8 inches, case, dial and movement signed.37mm diam.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 10/06/2015
    Country : United Kingdom

    Bonhams #22789 - 2015-06 - Fine Watches and Wristwatches
    London
    Lot ID : 41

    Rolex. An rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : 307***
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Bracelet material : *leath*
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Date, Central second

    Description : Submariner, Ref:6538, Serial No.307***, Movement No.N76****, Circa 1957 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic movement adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, tropicalized dial with luminous dot hour markers and baton quarters, white outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, brushed and polished tonneau shaped case with screw down Oyster back date coded III57 and 'big crown', calibrated bezel with black insert and luminous dot 12, fitted black leather strap with steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed 37mm.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 11/05/2015
    Country : Switzerland

    Christies #1407 - 2015-05 - Important Watches
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 282

    Rolex. An exceptional stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet, original letter and red 200/660 printing


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : I 56
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Central second

    Description : Rolex. An exceptional stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet, original letter and red 200/660 printing.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200/660, Submariner, ref. 6538, case no. 140'141, manufactured in 1956.Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, large screw down Brevet crown, screw back with engraved initials GW, inside numbered I.56, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 3.56 and engraved with the initials IS surmounted by a crown, case, dial and movement signed.37 mm. diam., overall length of bracelet approx. 190 mm.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 15/04/2015
    Country : United States

    Antiquorum #290 - 2015-04 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
    New York
    Lot ID : 256

    ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN.GILT TROPICAL SPIDER DIAL STEEL.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner, case No..448956, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958..Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water.resistant stainless steel wristwatch.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Complications : Central second

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    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 11/12/2014
    Country : United States

    Antiquorum #287 - 2014-12 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
    New York
    Lot ID : 224

    ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN GILT TROPICAL SPIDER DIAL STEEL.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner, case No. 448956, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958..Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant stainless steel wristwatch.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Complications : Central second
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 10/12/2014
    Country : France

    Artcurial #2614 - 2014-12 - Fine Watches
    Paris
    Lot ID : 576

    ROLEX


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 DI
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,

    Description : SUBMARINER JAMES BOND Réf. 6538, vers 1958 Rare montre bracelet de plongée en acier. Boîtier rond. Couronne et fond vissés. Lunette tournante noire (rapportée). Cadran noir laqué rapporté et restauré avec index peints. Trotteuse centrale. Mouvement automatique calibre 1030. Cadran, boîtier et mouvement signés. Diam. 37mm. FINE STAINLESS STEEL SELF WINDING DIVER'S WRISTWATCH. BEZEL AND DIAL AFTER MARKET.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 29/07/2014
    Country : Monaco

    Tajan #9912 - 2014-07 - Watches
    Café de Paris
    Lot ID : 36

    ROLEX


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : 1 48932
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 COURONNE mm BREVET OYSTER DI
    Case material : Steel
    Reference Detail : 6538 FIN DES ANNEES 50 BRACELE
    Diameter : 37 mm
    Dimensions : 37 mm

    Description : SUBMARINER JAMES BOND BIG CROWN. Réf. 6538 FIN DES ANNéES 50 Montre bracelet de plongée avec boîtier sans épaulement en acier. Cadran deux lignes laqué noir avec écriture dorée, 200 m = 660 ft, index peints et seconde centrale. Lunette dite château fort tournante bidirectionnelle graduée. Mouvement automatique, cal. 1030. Couronne (8 mm) Brevet Oyster et fond vissés (inscrit 6538, II.59). Verre plexi. Bracelet Nato. Signée et numérotée 1.48932. Diam. 37 mm A stainless steel self winding wristwatch by Rolex, circa 1950. Estimation: € 20,000-30,000
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 22/07/2014
    Country : Monaco

    Artcurial #2462 - 2014-07 - Fine Watches
    Monte-Carlo
    Lot ID : 328

    ROLEX


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Diameter : 38 mm
    Dimensions : 38 mm
    Complications : Chronometre

    Description : SUBMARINER JAMES BOND, GILT DIAL 4 LIGNES, réf. 6538, vers 1959 Rare et belle montre bracelet de plongée en acier. Boîtier rond. Couronne et fond vissés. Lunette noire. Cadran noir laqué avec index et aiguilles luminescents. Mouvement automatique certifié chronomètre. Bracelet cuir avec boucle ardillon en acier signée. Cadran, boîtier et mouvement signés. Diam. 38mm. Avec un écrin. FINE STAINLESS STEEL SELF WINDING DIVERS WRISTWATCH WITH GILT DIAL, 4 LINES. WITH BOX.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 28/06/2014
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Antiquorum #284 - 2014-06 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 442

    ROLEX REF. 6538 JAMES BOND BIG CROWN GILT TROPICAL SPIDER DIAL STEEL.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660 ft. Submariner, case No. 448956, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958..Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant stainless steel wristwatch.


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 c
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Brown
    Reference Detail : 6538
    Complications : Central second

    Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown (8 mm), black.graduated bidirectional bezel for the decompression times..D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilt minute track. Luminous.gilt skeleton hands..M. 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.
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 12/06/2014
    Country : United States

    Bonhams #21774 - 2014-06 - Fine watches & wristwatches
    New York
    Lot ID : Lot 107

    Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic center seconds Big Crown diver's wristwatch


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Date, Central second

    Description : Oyster perpetual Submariner, Ref:6538, Case No.486871, circa 1959 25-jewel Cal. 1030 self-winding movement adjusted to temperature and five positions, circular black dial with gilt minute ring enclosing renewed luminous dot and baton numerals, polished hands with renewed luminous fill, brushed and polished tonneau case with screw on back, dated II.59, black rotating 1-hour bezel, screw down Brevet crown, woven strap, case, dial and movement signed 37mm
    Rolex Submariner : Submariner
    Sale date : 11/06/2014
    Country : United States

    Christies #2858 - 2014-06 - Important Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 88

    Rolex. An Extremely Rare and Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Gilt Four-Line Dial


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    Brand : Rolex
    Collection : Submariner
    Model : Submariner
    Reference : Rolex - 6538

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 1030 T
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Barrel-shaped
    Dial color : Black
    Reference Detail : 6538 ,
    Complications : Chronometre, Central second

    Description : Rolex. An Extremely Rare and Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Gilt Four-Line Dial.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6538, Case No. 158'299, Circa 1956.Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black dial, luminous dot, baton, and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes-style hands, outer gilt minute divisions, center seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, screw back, case, dial, and movement signed.37mm diam.

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