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Rolex

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.