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A very nice Rolex Submariner 6204...
... With a honey comb dial!
Credit picture: Onlyvintagewatch.
Pencil hands, lollipop second hand, a marvelous honeycomb dial , and this very pure insert.
We always say that big crowns are the epitome of Submariners, but when you face such a beauty, I don't know anymore...
Best,
Nicolas
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A very nice Rolex Submariner 6204...
... With a honey comb dial! Credit picture: Onlyvintagewatch. Pencil hands, lollipop second hand, a marvelous honeycomb dial , and this very pure insert. We always say that big crowns are the epitome of Submariners, but when you face such a beauty, I don'...
One of the best Rolex!
There is so much in this watch: first Submariner, unique hand set, fantastic honeycomb dial with unique gilt writing. All clothed in a very elegant case. A wonderful Sub but unfortunately for those who do not own one, the price might be in the 6 figures.....
Fully agree with you Nicolas
I can tell you one thing - this watch in this configuration is more rare than most big crown even the elusive 5510 or 6200. Marvellous watch ! E
There was one atleast last year at Phillips and two coming up next week
One has nice smooth dial and another has honeycomb dial that has lmperfections at Radium I wonder how unsuall these really are ?
So, are these like very early 6204 honeycomb
I mean that has onyone looked how serial numbers at these goes? I really like how Rolex crown and text Submariner Perpetual shines, does it indicate that these watches arae also so called "gilded" dials? ...
Second oldest / second smallest serial number so far that I have heard
I dont have Mondani Submariner book yet, but I have undestrand that number 949127 illustrated there is earliest known watch of this type. This one is 949136 so is it the second oldest so far in existence ...