DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, ref 6536/1, circa 1959, 37mm x 47mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case with bi-directional timing bezel, "ghosted long 5 mark II insert," USA riveted Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, original black glossy spider web chapter ring dial with gilt printing, lume painted indices, 25J cal 1030, s#399269, triple signed with signed clasp, inside back ref 6536/1, date code of 1-59. Includes period green presentation box with felt pad to mount the watch on, as well as a much more modern outer box. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light wear through to brass on rotor, no oxide on rotor, no oxide elsewhere; excellent dial with crisp printing, spider web cracks to lacquer do not effect visibility of printing, old relumed hour plots have aged to a greenish yellow in color; excellent original radium hands; polished head shows little wear, "8342-DB" scratched on the back of the bottom right lug, light dings on backs of lugs from a bracelet rubbing; bracelet shows light wear, ample stretch; Rolex replacement crown shows very little wear, good threads; good crystal; resealed for auction. Box shows ample wear with surface beginning to bubble; black residue on box's top lid from being stored under something, outer cardboard box shows light wear on corners.
ESTIMATE:
$18000
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$24000
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