Rolex 6538

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1958
Case Size: 38mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

So-Called "James Bond" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m/660 ft, Submariner," No. 826751, case No. 126144, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by original fitted box, anchor, a service invoice from 1967 and various pamphlets. | Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks | New York - The Fuller Building, 28th March 2007

So-Called "James Bond" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m/660 ft, Submariner," No. 826751, case No. 126144, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by original fitted box, anchor, a service invoice from 1967 and various pamphlets., USD 30,000 - 40,000 EUR 23,000 - 30,000Sold: USD 82,600 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm.Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007 LOT 331 So-Called "James Bond" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m/660 ft, Submariner," No. 826751, case No. 126144, Ref. 6538. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by original fitted box, anchor, a service invoice from 1967 and various pamphlets. USD 30,000 - 40,000 EUR 23,000 - 30,000 Sold: USD 82,600 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and large crown, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex 6538

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Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Rivet Bracelet
A bracelet design with visible rivet heads on the side of the links, characteristic of vintage Rolex models.

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