Rolex Double Ref James Bond Submariner

Model No.: 6536/6538 Circa 1958

A batch of Rolex Submariners Ref 6538 Big Crowns Cases were used for the Rolex Submariners Small Crowns Ref 6536. Why? As usual we can only speculate as to why Rolex did this, any where from a Special Order or they just ran out of Small Crown cases. Nevertheless the outcome has produced an extremely rare hybrid model, a small crown Rolex Submariner ref 6536 with a large size case.

As one can see from the scans below, the serial numbers have been crossed out and replaced, the last digit of the reference number has been slashed and a 6 has been added making the ref 6538/6.

The fabulous rare gloss black dial with gilt printing has the depth in silver gilt, with match gilt hands. Please note that this dial is infact very rare and speciallly made for this hybrid model as it will not fit in the normal small crown Rolex Submariner Ref 6536-1 and Ref 6536.

This is the 4th such example I have come across in 10 years, the serial numbers have been just a few numbers apart. This tells me that they are all part of one batch.

In like NOS condition and very sought after by the serious collector. This is an important Rolex Submariner.

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Rolex Paul Newman Oyster Daytona

Model No.: 6263 Circa 1972 With Original Box and Service Papers

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Ref 6263 Serial No. 3048xxx with Rare 2 Colour White Paul Newman Dial with fixed rare black bezel for measuring production units or speed.

The movement is rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed Rolex. Has its Original Vintage Oysterlock Bracelet (Ref:- 7835/19).

The Mint 10/10 dial has aged in complete harmony with the hands and luminous markers which are all 100 percent intact. One of the nicest Paul Newman dial I have seen, it real is that good. Just look at the scans, and tell me that you have seen better.

The Cosmograph Daytona was created for those who recognize the need for precise timing and is a versatile watch ideal for measuring elapsed time and calculating average speed.

The demand and prestige of owing a Rolex Daytona were taken to new levles not seen before when the legendary actor Mr Paul Newman, was photographed with one on his wrist, and watch dealers from then on referred to it as 'The Paul Newman Daytona'.

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Rolex Big Crown Submariner

Model No.: 6538 Circa 3rd Quater 1956 with 4 Lines

New to the market having been acquired directly from its original owner, we are pleased to offer an Excellent and Unique example of the cult Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner ref 6538 aka The Big Crown because of the large 8mm "Brevette" crown.

Very rare and may well be unique 4 line version gloss dial with gilt print. This is the first and earliest Big Crown 4 Line that has surfaced where the font is all gilt and the SUBMARINER fornt is above the black gloss on the dial.

The case has never been polished, the dial is in fantastic condition, the movement is mint, and also have its original rivetted oyster bracelet.

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Rolex Big Crown Submariner with 369 Explorer Dial

Model No.: 6200 Circa 1953 First Model

This has to be one the mintiest Rolex Submariner ref 6200 that has surfaced. The watch case has never been polished, all the curves and angles (just as on a beautiful woman) are there. The original bezel is near mint.

Superb gloss black 369 Explorer Dial with mint gilt printing and all perfect luminous markers.

Also comes with its original Rolex oyster expanding bracelet.

Although officially launched around 1955 the ref. 6200 used the old style bubble back cal.A296/775 movement measuring 10 1/2 lignes and the old ungraduated bezel, and a Large Brevet winder.

It seems to have been an experimental model being produced in low numbers with two dial designs for this model, a 369 gloss explorer style but the early dial lacked the word 'Submariner'. This was because Rolex had not decided a name for their new born baby.

For commercial reasons they opted to hold back the ref. 6200 in favour of the Submariner ref. 6204 which had a slimmer case and a smaller winder. They concluded that the world was not ready for a thick cased large winder Rolex Submariner.

Rolex Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase

Model No.: 8171 Circa 1951 New Old Stock

Rolex. An exceptionally fine and rare stainless steel self-winding triple calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon,

Nickel plated automatic movement with patented Super-balance, white dial with applied steel index markers, steel feuille hands, apertures for day-month and moon phase indicators, subsidiary seconds and central date indicator hand, circular case with chamfered bezel and shoulders on black strap with steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
diameter 38mm.

During their history Rolex have only manufactured two versions of wristwatch with moon-phase calendar, the 8171 in a 38mm Precision case with snap-on-back; and the 6062 in a 34mm Oyster case with screw back. The 8171 was produced in limited numbers from 1949 to 1952 and is today one of the most desirable Rolex wristwatches availible.

With fine original examples becoming increasingly rare to obtain, the watch on offer is almost in perfect original condition presents the collector with an opportunity to acquire one of the finest stainless steel Rolex 8171 watches to be offered.

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