$4,025
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 6538, second generation, 1950's.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 meters/330 feet, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Notes Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, page 236, 237, 238 and 283.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-12-01