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Rolex. A highly captivating and extremely rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, tropical dial, and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6538, CASE NO. 383'885, CIRCA 1958

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Rolex. A highly captivating and extremely rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, tropical dial, and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, ref. 6538, case no. 383'885, circa 1958
Cal. 1035 automatic movement, 25 jewels, brown-colored gloss dial, luminous dot, baton an dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, large screw down crown, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

With undated Rolex guarantee and presentation box.

The present reference 6538 is a spectacular example from 1958, with a very charismatic tropical dial and gilt lettering. Originally finished in galvanic black lacquer, the dial has aged well over the last 50 years and now features several shades of brown, almost with a slight marbling effect that captivates the eye. The gilt lettering and outer hashmarks really stand out against the brown colors of the dial, and are further enhanced by the silver-white lettering of the depth rating.

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