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Steel Ref 6200 Rolex Submariner "James Bond";
The 6200 Submariner is simply the most desirable and rarest of all production Submariners.
This is a very early Submariner, in fact it is the first “James Bond”; most likely from 1955/56. It was the first of the 'thick case' Submariners rated to 600 feet and as such is fitted with the ultra rare Brevet crown, in fact it was the first model to be so fitted.
Like the 6204, the very first Submariner, it has neither the name "Submariner" nor the depth rating on the dial. But it does have the 'Explorer' style dial with large luminous 3/6/9 numerals and large luminous batons for the remainder. The hands are the original early gilt style with the oversized luminous dot on the seconds hand as seen on the early Submariners. The dial is discoloured in places through age and I would not normally offer a watch in this condition, but the rarity of the 6200 is such that I have no hesitation with this watch, especially as I am offering it at around half the price of a similar piece with a 90% dial.
The movement is the 10.5 ligne Rolex calibre A296, the very last of the classic 'bubbleback' movements. The movement is un-numbered.
The dial is 65%, whilst the case & movement are both 95%.
Width 38mm; Lug to Lug 48mm; Height 13mm. It takes a 20mm strap and a folded Oyster one is fitted.
Price upon application