Rolex

• cal. 1030 automatic nickel lever movement, 25 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to five positions and temperature • black dial, luminescent triangle, dot and baton indexes, gilt minutes tracking and printing, gilt Mercedes-style hands, sweep center seconds • tonneau water-resistant-type case, rotating black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown and screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet

The movement is running, however we recommend service. It appears lightly oxidized, however it nice overall condition. It is numbered N725929. The gloss finish on the dial has aged nicely and has a nice grayish tone overall. There are some light spots, particularly near 7 o'clock. Overall the luminescent paint has aged nicely throughout with the 6 o'clock baton typically slightly differently colored. The case is overall in very nice condition with some nice definition to the lugs. There general surface scuffs throughout. The inside of the case back is stamped 6536/1 and III 57, indicating the third quarter of 1957. The numbers between the lugs are 6536/1 and 306488. The bracelet is marked 'Made in England' and has an overall length of 170MM.
"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."

In 1956, Rolex launched a new Submariner model, the Ref. 6536/1 featuring a chronometer-grade cal. 1030 movement and a special seconds hand painted white. The production of this model was rather short, as it was replaced by Ref. 5508 only two years later. Because of this limited run, these pieces are rather uncommon in the market and command a premium from collectors.

The present lot is especially unusual as the hands and luminescent paint all appear to be original and the gloss finish on the dial has aged wonderfully, giving the dial an attractive look.

A similar example of this model is illustrated in Skeet, M. & Urul, N., Vintage Rolex Sports Models, p. 30.