$28,800
Ref. 6536 Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Submariner”, Ref. 6536/6536-1. Made in 1956. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel wristwatch with bi-directional revolving black bezel, and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Three- body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, black graduated revolving bezel. Black with luminous triangular, round and baton indexes. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 1030, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted five positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Notes This rare and early version of Reference 6536 did not yet feature the depth rating on its dial.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-04-17