Important Watches
Important Watches
Property From The Original, William Gray
Reference 6536/1 Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond', A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with gilt dial and bracelet, Circa 1959 勞力士 6536/1 型號 Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond' 精鋼自動上鏈鍊帶腕錶備鍍金錶盤,約1959年製
Auction Closed
December 9, 06:15 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 6536/1 Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond'
A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with gilt dial and bracelet, Circa 1959
Dial: glossy black, gilt dial
Caliber: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels
Movement number: N'826'716
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 399'327
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster rivet bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 38 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Mr Gray’s service flew him across the Pacific, from the islands of Midway, Wake and Guam to the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. As a civilian, the watch and owner journeyed further from Hong Kong and India, through the Suez Canal and all over Europe. Retired today, Mr Gray’s CV includes not only his military service, but also acumen in industry, theology, and fine arts. Today he engages in woodworking, writing, teaching and more.
Sotheby’s is pleased to offer this timepiece on behalf of the original owner. It is an excellent early example of the Rolex Submariner and has been lovingly preserved through perilous journeys, vibrant travels, quiet days at the writer’s desk.