Rolex
Reference 6538 'Big Crown' Submariner A stainless steel automatic center seconds wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1959
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March 19, 06:29 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Reference 6538 'Big Crown' Submariner
A stainless steel automatic center seconds wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1959
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 425'172
Closure: stainless steel Rolex rivet bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories:Rolex service box, booklet and polishing cloth
The Rolex Submariner arguably stands among the most iconic wristwatches of all time for a very good reason, as it has been defining the design language for all diving watches since its inception in 1953. The most acclaimed Submariner reference is without question the 6538, which was closely associated with James Bond after legendary actor Sean Connery notoriously wore the watch in the classic movies “Dr No”, “From Russia with Love”, “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball”. The ‘Big Crown’ Submariner was produced between 1956 and 1959 in two technically distinct yet visually similar versions. While both rely on the cal. 1035, the ‘four liner’ dial is paired with a COSC-certified movement as opposed to the ‘two-liner’ non-Chronometer Certified model.