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270 . Rolex
A very fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , black lacquer dial , big crown and original bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year Circa 1958
Reference No . 6538 Movement No . N807846 Case No . 426 โ€™ 441 Model Name Submariner Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1030 ,
25 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 180 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 80
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp
Dimensions 37.5 mm . maximum length
Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 620,000-900,000 USD 78,000-110,000
Literature For another example of a reference 6538 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , pages 206 to 209 .
The Rolex Submariner is today a very famous watch . It was first worn by James Bond in the movies Dr . No , From Russia With Love , Gold finger and Thunderball , which is how the Big Crown Submariner has become known as the James Bond . The present example of reference 6538 is a spectacular example from 1958 , featuring the correct dial , bezel , winding crown and original bracelet . The dial is an earlier 6538 dial , which features the โ€˜ 200m = 660ft โ€™ and โ€˜ Submariner โ€™. This depth rating is printed in strong silver-white , whereas the โ€˜ Submariner โ€™ and Rolex signature is printed in gilt underneath the original black lacquer . The dial is in formidable original condition , still retaining the beautifully aged hour markers , which have aged consistently with the luminous in the seconds hand . The case still retains its original beveled edges and the numbers between the lugs are crisp and easily readable . A completely original and outstanding example , the present watch is exceptional .