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GradyPhilpott · 17 May 2017, 11:30 PM

Anyone here ever heard of this prototype model?

Renowned British auction house, Christie’s recently held its “A Rolex Afternoon” sale in Geneva, Switzerland — and it sold an extremely rare white gold Rolex Submariner for a whopping $628,572 USD — the most expensive Submariner sold to the public yet.

Listed as one of three known to exist (one with a black dial and two with blue dials,) the timepiece is actually a prototype from the early 1970’s. While it doesn’t bear a serial number, the watch is confirmed to be genuine and produced from Rolex‘s factory, and it has been with the same private collector for more than thirty years.

Bearing a luxe, yet elegant white gold case with a dive bezel with knurling on two opposing sections and an interesting bark finish, the watch’s faded blue dial features yellow gold markers and hands, while the solid white gold bracelet boasts a bark finish as well.

Read more:
http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/05/...old-prototype/

padi56 · 17 May 2017, 11:35 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=538679

Cru Jones · 17 May 2017, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Anyone here ever heard of this prototype model?

Yes: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=538679.

Daytonaman799 · 17 May 2017, 11:39 PM

yes...watch doesn't even have a serial number which shows that it was never "sold". Its 70's fabulousness with a strange turn o graph esque bezel. Saw it in NY at the auction preview.

GradyPhilpott · 17 May 2017, 11:50 PM

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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=538679

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17 May 2017, 11:30 PM	#1
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Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,507	yes...watch doesn't even have a serial number which shows that it was never "sold". Its 70's fabulousness with a strange turn o graph esque bezel. Saw it in NY at the auction preview.

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