15,340 CHF
Ref. 6205, So-Called "James Bond" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, case No. 21377, Ref. 6205. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. Notes Ref. 6205 The reference 6205, along with reference 6204, is among the first versions of the famous "Submariner" wristwatch. This model does not yet feature the crown-guard system and the depth indication on the dial. A similar watch is illustrated in ”Rolex Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches” by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2006, vol. II, p. 286.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-05-13
