• cal. 1030 automatic nickel lever movement, 25 jewels • tropical black dial, luminescent gilt triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminescent gilt Mercedes hour hand, centre seconds • Oyster case, black rotating bezel calibrated for 60 units, large screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

The movement oil is dry and therefore needs a service but movement is in working condition. Dial with some crazing and luminous material aged to an attractive gilt colour. Glass scuffed. Case shows scuffs throughout. Ref n° 6538 between the lugs matching inside case back. Serial n° 426262. Mvt N815477.
"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."

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Featuring a Tropical dial, this Submariner is an attractive and rare version of the famous Ref. 6538 model. This model, also known as 'The Big Crown James Bond' by Rolex collectors, is one of the most sought after Submariners. This lot belongs to the second generation of the Ref. 6538 models, released in the late 1950s. It is referred by scholars to as a 'four line', distinguished by the four lines of printing on the lower half of the dial, '200m=660ft / Submariner / Officially Certified/Chronometer'. It has 'Submariner' in gilt printing to match the gilt outer tracking. It is definitely one of  the most sought after variation of the 'Submariner' models from Rolex.