Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007
LOT 329
So-Called "James Bond", Ranger Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner "200 m = 660 ft," Ref. 5510. Made in the first quarter of 1958. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch.
USD 30,000 - 40,000
EUR 23,000 - 30,000
Sold: USD 61,360
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown (8 mm), graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous triangular, round and baton indexes. Luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |