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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 100M=330FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6536/1, CASE NO. 398'989, MANUFACTURED IN 1959

Closed16 May 2011

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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 100m=330ft, Submariner, ref. 6536/1, case no. 398'989, manufactured in 1959
Cal. 1030 nickel-finished lever movement, 25 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp stamped 4.57, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

Specialist note

Reference 6536/1 was launched in 1956, fitted with the chronometer version of calibre 1030, the dial featuring the white printed depth rating and gilt printed "Submariner".

The present watch is distinguished by its beautifully aged dial, beautifully harmonizing with the gilt printing and the cream colour of the luminous numerals and hands, and the contemporary bracelet dating from 1957. The case, most likely never polished, impresses by its full proportions and the well-defined fluting of the lugs.