Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 176
Ref. 5508, So-Called ?James Bond? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner", case no. illegible, Ref. 5508. Made circa 1958. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant to 100m/330ft, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with black bezel and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Rolex box.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,500 / USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 16,520
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 baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous stainless steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37.5 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Property of an Swiss Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |