Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 24

Ref. 5508, So-Called ?James Bond? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100 m = 330 ft, Submariner", Ref. 5508. Made in 1958. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m/330 ft, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and black bezel.

HKD 80,000 - 100,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000 / EUR 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 70,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and bâton indexes. Luminous stainless steel "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodiumplated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original