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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=600FT, SUBMARINER, CASE NO. 418924, REF. 6538, CIRCA 1959

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=600ft, Submariner, case no. 418924, ref. 6538, circa 1959
Cal. 1030 nickel-finished lever movement, 25 jewels, the black dial with luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw back and big screw down crown, revolving black bezel calibrated to 60 units, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and clasp stamped 2.68, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

Lot Essay

In 1953, Rolex set the base of an unequalled success story with the launch of the first Submariner model. Originally promoted as "the diver's friend", the Submariner became soon the world's most legendary tool watch and, generations later, is still enjoying wide popularity in its actual version.

Reference 6538, the successor of the first Submariner model ref. 6204, was launched in 1959 and the first watch to be rated at 660 feet or 200 meters.

The model is illustrated in Rolex Submariner by Guido Mondani & Lele Ravagnani, pp. 90 & 91.

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