Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Submariner, Reference 6204 | A stainless steel wristwatch | Circa 1954
Lot Closed
February 8, 02:30 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner, Reference 6204
A stainless steel wristwatch
Circa 1954
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. A260 automatic, 19 jewels
Movement number: 42'969
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 988'790
Closure: associated nato strap
Size: 37 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Launched in 1954 the reference 6204 was the first model to commence the legendary Submariner series. The present example displays all the distinctive characteristics of these early models. The original centre seconds hand is easily recognizable by its luminous dot at the tip which does not have the pointed extension. The dial does not display the depth rating as this was only added on later references. The reference 6204 came with two different bezel versions; the first without minute graduations for the first quarter and the second with the graduations, like the present example . This watch presents collectors with a rare opportunity to acquire one of the earliest Submariner models, only produced for one year.