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Rolex, Rare Ref. 6538 "Big Crown" Submariner, circa 1957. ...
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Rolex, Rare Ref. 6538 "Big Crown" Submariner, circa 1957Case: stainless steel, three body, inner case back with III.57 date, large 8 mm Brevet screw down crown, "no hash" black bezel , No. 307244
Dial: gloss black, gilt minute track, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner in gilt lettering, 200m=660ft in silver, luminous indexes, luminous skeleton hands, large "lollipop" center seconds
Movement: Rolex caliber 1030, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions
Band: Rolex, stainless steel riveted band, 4/57 stamped clasp
Signed: Rolex on the dial, case, movement and clasp
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex, Rare Ref. 6538 "Big Crown" Submariner, circa 1957
Dial: gloss black, gilt minute track, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner in gilt lettering, 200m=660ft in silver, luminous indexes
Hands: luminous skeleton hands, large "lollipop" center seconds
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 307244
Case Info: three body, inner case back with III.57 date, large 8 mm Brevet screw down crown, "no hash" black bezel
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1030, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions
Band: Rolex, stainless steel riveted band, 4/57 stamped clasp
Condition: the case presents in very good condition with strong bevels to the lugs, excellent bezel (not rotating) and very well preserved original crown. The dial with uniform "crackling". Rich deep lume plots. Slight loss of lume on the hour hand. Scratches, wear and dings to the bracelet. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Dial: gloss black, gilt minute track, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner in gilt lettering, 200m=660ft in silver, luminous indexes
Hands: luminous skeleton hands, large "lollipop" center seconds
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 307244
Case Info: three body, inner case back with III.57 date, large 8 mm Brevet screw down crown, "no hash" black bezel
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1030, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions
Band: Rolex, stainless steel riveted band, 4/57 stamped clasp
Condition: the case presents in very good condition with strong bevels to the lugs, excellent bezel (not rotating) and very well preserved original crown. The dial with uniform "crackling". Rich deep lume plots. Slight loss of lume on the hour hand. Scratches, wear and dings to the bracelet. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2024 November 20 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5563 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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