ROLEX | REFERENCE 6205 'SMALL CROWN' SUBMARINER A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS, CIRCA 1955

Often considered to be one of the rarest and most sought-after Submariner models ever produced, reference 6205 was exclusively available in 1954 and 1955 and made in an exceedingly small series, with only some models featured the designation “Submariner” on the dial.

Preceded by the other so-called “small crown” Submariner, reference 6204, reference 6205 introduced a number of new improvements, including the increased depth resistance of 100 meters, a larger 6mm crown for increased usability, luminous dot hour markers, Mercedes style hands and a large seconds hand. The bezels featured a silver triangle, without the first 15 minutes, only five minute intervals.  The black lacquered dials with gilt printing are highly attractive and omit the depth rating typically found near 6 o’clock.