Rolex. Beautiful and rare steel wristwatch with gilt dial Rolex automatic movement. A fi Rolex. Belle et rare montre bracelet en acier avec cadran gilt mouvement automatique Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with gilt dial Model: Submariner Reference: 6536/1 Date: Circa 1956 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, Glucydor balance, No.N692916 Dial: Black, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, gilt outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, calibrated bezel, inside back date coded II.56, No.155815 Strap/Bracelet: Brown leather strap Buckle/Clasp: Steel buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 37mm Footnotes: The Ref.6536 was produced by Rolex for 4 years at the end of the 1950's. It is defined by its gloss black dial with gilt signature and minute track, echoed in colour by the gilt hands. The 6mm crown has no crown guards at this period giving it the distinct silhouette of the early submariners. This year, Rolex celebrates the 70th Anniversary of this iconic diver's watch. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when powered at time of cataloguing Dial: Relumed at some point Hands: Later Glass: Overall good, small scratches on it Case: Later insert with 2 scratches between 6 and 8, crown replaced, surface scratches throughout, some nicks to the case edges, more prominent at 5 Strap: Used, wearable but would benefit from being replaced Buckle: Surface scratches throughout We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.
