Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 162

Ref. 5508 Gilt Four Line Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 5508. Made in 1962. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by its original warranty (now void), chronometer certificate, cigarette card and original fitted box.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 54,000

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. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, 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: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

For a note on Ref. 5508, see previous lot.