Rolex

nickel lever movement, Rolex Superbalance • later black dial, luminescent triangle, dot and baton indexes, gilt luminescent hands • Oyster case with screw-down case back and crown with Rolex crown and Swiss cross, domed back, rotating black bezel calibrated for 60 units • case, dial and movement signed • with a later steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

The movement is running. Replaced dial but still with some age. Discoloured luminescent markers. Case overall with scuffs from wear. Bezel insert may be a later addition as the early bezels are not shown with the divisions between the markers. Modern Rolex Oyster bracelet in good condition. Case numbered between lugs 6204 and 988809, inside case back also numbered 6204.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The Submariner 6204 is one of the first submariner models made by Rolex and was launched at the Basel watch fair in 1954. These early models had pencil-shaped luminescent hands.
The nickname 'James Bond' comes from the fact that the Submariner models without crown guards were frequently used in the early Bond films.

For further information on this model see Skeet & Url, Vintage Rolex Sports Models, p. 20.