Live Auction 1401Important Watches including Property from an Important European Collection
Rolex. An attractive and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Lot 170

Rolex. An attractive and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 100M=330FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6536-1, CASE NO. 155'630, MANUFACTURED IN 1956

Closed12 May 2014

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Rolex. An attractive and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 100m=330ft, Submariner, ref. 6536-1, case no. 155'630, manufactured in 1956
Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous 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 expandable bracelet, 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, wonderfully harmonizing with the gilt printing and the cream colour of the luminous numerals and hands. The case, most likely never polished, impresses by its full proportions and the well-defined fluting of the lugs.