Rolex

• cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels • black dial, luminescent triangle, batons and dot indexes, luminescent Mercedes hour hand, 100/330 depth rating printed in red • Oyster case with screw-down crown and case back, rotating calibrated bezel • case, dial and movement signed

The watch is numbered between the lugs and inside the case back 6536-1. The inside of the case back is also stamped III 59. The serial number between the lugs is 399652. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. The dial is spotted and the indexes and hands are discoloured. The case has scuffs throughout, there are scratches to the bezel and damage to the knurling to the case back.
"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."

Ref. 6536-1 was first released in 1956 and was an improvement on its predecessor, the Ref. 6536, as it featured a chronometer-grade cal. 1030 movement. The present reference 6536-1 is among the most sought after Submariner models, featuring the very first depth rating used by Rolex, 100/330 printed in red. This style of printing is known to exist on a very small series of this reference only, on all later models the more common 100m=330ft  was printed in white on Submariner models from that period.