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Lot 8028 · Fine Watches

Submariner, Reference 6205, A stainless steel wristwatch, Circa 1955 | 勞力士 Submariner 型號6205 精鋼腕錶,約1955年製

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Estimate
HK$80,000–HK$120,000 hammer ≈ $10,288–$15,432
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Watches, Hong Kong · 21 October 2021
Record ID
TB-2026-4968385
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, Submariner, Reference 6205, A stainless steel wristwatch, Circa 1955 | 勞力士 Submariner 型號6205 精鋼腕錶,約1955年製. Sotheby's, 21 Oct 2021, lot 8028. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4968385.

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Rolex, Submariner, Reference 6205, A stainless steel wristwatch, Circa 1955 | 勞力士 Submariner 型號6205 精鋼腕錶,約1955年製. Sotheby's, 21 Oct 2021, lot 8028. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4968385.

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