Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with gilt gloss dial Submariner, Ref: 6536-1,...

Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with gilt gloss dial Model: Submariner Reference: 6536-1 Date: Circa 1957 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic, No.N744325 Dial: Gloss black, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, gilt outer minute markers, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, inside back stamped III.57, calibrated bezel, No.306464 Strap/Bracelet: Brushed riveted Oyster link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 1 66 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 37mm Saleroom notices: The Submariner Ref.6536-1 is one of the earlier Submariner references that was only produced for a few years whilst Rolex were perfecting the model. It went through numerous alterations before arriving at the noteworthy references 5512 and 5513, produced from 1959 and 1962 respectively. The 6536-1 has a thinner case than other models of the period but showcases the classic features of the early models. The popularity of pre-crown guard Submariners has surged in recent years, thanks in no small part to their presence in the James Bond favourites 'Dr. No' and 'Goldfinger'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
The Submariner Ref.6536-1 is one of the earlier Submariner references that was only produced for a few years whilst Rolex were perfecting the model. It went through numerous alterations before arriving at the noteworthy references 5512 and 5513, produced from 1959 and 1962 respectively. The 6536-1 has a thinner case than other models of the period but showcases the classic features of the early models. The popularity of pre-crown guard Submariners has surged in recent years, thanks in no small part to their presence in the James Bond favourites "Dr. No" and "Goldfinger".