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  • 製造商: Rolex
    年份: Circa 1954
    型號: 6205
    機芯編號: 63'339
    錶殼號碼: 21’480
    型號名稱: Submariner
    材料: Stainless steel
    機芯: Automatic, cal. A260, 19 jewels
    錶帶/ 錶鏈: Leather
    錶扣: Stainless steel pin buckle
    尺寸: 37mm Diameter
    簽名: Case, dial and movement signed

  • 圖錄文章

    It is always very exciting when a rare 70 year old Rolex surfaces in preserved condition and coming from the family of the original owner.

    The present reference 6205 Submariner was bought by the grandfather of the consignor in the 1950s as a gift to himself and worn sparingly. He then offered it to his grandson around 20 years ago but the latter left the watch in a safe unworn all this time!

    Reference 6205 is part of the very early Submariner models produced. Launched in 1954 and in production for a short two year period, the reference 6205 is one of the first watches to bear the Submariner signature on the dial. Furthermore, it’s fitted with extremely rare and highly sought-after pencil-style hands, which would later be replaced by one of the most distinguishing features on Rolex’s sports model – the Mercedes-style hour hand.

    From the family of the original owner, the present reference 6205 is very well preserved. The definition of the case is superb, with fully preserved and crisp lug bevels, and sharp angles to the lug tips. The luminous hour markers are original and perfectly intact, along with the original luminous hands – all correctly matching in hue and tone. The early bezel lacks any minute sub-divisions from the 0 to the 15 minute marker as would be found on future Submariner references.

    A coveted gem in the world of collectors’ watches, the reference 6205 is a historically relevant watch and this example presents a rare opportunity for the discerning collector of exceptional sports watches.

  • 藝術家簡介

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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型號 6205
勞力士,極為重要、罕有、精細、早期,精鋼潛水腕錶。

Circa 1954
37mm Diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

估價
CHF70,000 - 140,000 
€68,800-138,000
$74,300-149,000

成交價CHF126,000

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XV

日内瓦拍賣 2022年5月7-8日