Live Auction 1353Important Pocketwatches and Wristwatches
Rolex. An extremely rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Lot 265

Rolex. An extremely rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUBMARINER, REF. 6200, CASE NO. 32'048, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

Closed12 May 2008

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Rolex. An extremely rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, ref. 6200, case no. 32'048, manufactured in 1954
Cal. A.296 10 1/2''' nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, the black dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, luminous mercedes hands and sweep centre seconds, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back and large screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with clasp stamped 1.60, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.

Specialist note

Reference 6200 is one of the rarest and most desirable Rolex Submariner models ever made. Its large case featuring the rounded case back and generously proportioned "Brevet" crown lend it a very masculine and sporty look. The present example features an original and unrestored "Explorer-type" dial, defined by its bold 3, 6, 9 numerals. Furthermore this example here confirms scholarship stating that the original version of reference 6200 did neither feature the Submariner designation nor the depth rating.

An extremely appreciated fact is that the original hands are still preserved, easily identifiable by their extended length.

Few sports watches have such iconic status amongst collectors like a beautifully aged reference 6200. This example is one of the best specimens ever offered at auction.