Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Rolex
Submariner ‘Small crown’, Ref. 6205 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1953
Lot Closed
September 7, 02:14 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner ‘Small crown’, Ref. 6205
A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1953
Dial: black dial, gilt gloss
Calibre: cal. A260 automatic, 19 jewels
Movement number: 00’750
Case: stainless steel case, screw down
Case number: 21’442
Closure: stainless steel stretch riveted bracelet with folding clasp
Dimensions: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 180mm
Signed: dial, case and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box and Rolex Bucherer decorative silver-plated spoon
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.