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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=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6538, CASE NO. 448'914, MANUFACTURED IN 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=660ft, Submariner, ref. 6538, case no. 448'914, manufactured in 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 USA flexible bracelet, 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

Reference 6538 has come to international fame when prominently worn by 007 Agent James Bond during his stint in "Dr. No". Its first and best remembered appearance was when Bond enters a bar and while lighting a cigarette checks the precise time on his reliable tool watch. As a professional agent would expect, the explosive device previously planted by him blows up on the dot as indicated by his Submariner. Consequently, Bond and his reference 6538 are the only two "guests" to maintain their composure...

It is therefore by no surprise that amongst thoroughbred Rolex aficionados reference 6538 enjoys the most authentic status as "James Bond" model. Defined by its masculine case proportions, the large 8 mm. crown without crown guards and the bezel without minute markings on the first quarter lend it an unmistakable look.

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