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Lot 90
Rolex. A highly captivating and extremely rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, tropical dial, and bracelet
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6538, CASE NO. 383'885, CIRCA 1958
Closed12 May 2014
Price Realised
CHF 100,000
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Specialist note
With undated Rolex guarantee and presentation box.
The present reference 6538 is a spectacular example from 1958, with a very charismatic tropical dial and gilt lettering. Originally finished in galvanic black lacquer, the dial has aged well over the last 50 years and now features several shades of brown, almost with a slight marbling effect that captivates the eye. The gilt lettering and outer hashmarks really stand out against the brown colors of the dial, and are further enhanced by the silver-white lettering of the depth rating.
The present reference 6538 is a spectacular example from 1958, with a very charismatic tropical dial and gilt lettering. Originally finished in galvanic black lacquer, the dial has aged well over the last 50 years and now features several shades of brown, almost with a slight marbling effect that captivates the eye. The gilt lettering and outer hashmarks really stand out against the brown colors of the dial, and are further enhanced by the silver-white lettering of the depth rating.