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    Sale 1330

    IMPORTANT POCKETWATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES

    Hotel Richemond, Geneva

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    14 November 2005

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    Lot 340

    Rolex. A very rare stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet, made for the Royal Canadian Navy

    SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUBMARINER MODEL, MOVEMENT NO. 51293, CASE NO. 85902, REF. 6205, CIRCA 1954

    Price realised

    CHF 36,000

    Estimate

    CHF 20,000 - CHF 30,000

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    Rolex. A very rare stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet, made for the Royal Canadian Navy
    Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner model, movement no. 51293, case no. 85902, ref. 6205, circa 1954
    With nickel-finished lever movement, 19 jewels, the black dial with encircled T for military designation, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands and luminous sweep centre seconds, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with black revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, screw back with engraved R.C.N. and broad arrow, stainless steel Royal Oyster bracelet with clasp stamped 2.65, case, dial and movement signed
    37 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    Reference 6205 is one of the rarest and most sought after Submariner models ever produced. It was only available in 1954 and 1955 and was made in very few examples only.

    The model featured many new enhancements compared to its predecessor reference 6204, such as

    - increased depth resistance of 100 meters
    - larger crown (6 mm.) for better handling

    The rarity of the present watch is further enhanced by its original condition as it is still retaining the original bezel without the minute markers and the early generation straight hands as opposed to the later "mercedes" hands. In addition its desirability is further underlined as it was made for the Royal Canadian Navy and fitted with the rare military dial.

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    Prospective buyers are advised that we cannot arrange delivery of Corum, Rolex, Piaget or Franck Muller watches to the United States due to import restrictions. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale.


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