Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 163

Ref. 5510 "James Bond" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner "200 m=660 ft", Ref. 5510. Produced in the first quarter of 1958. This reference was in production for approximately 1 year only. Extremely fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

USD 100,000 - 150,000

EUR 67,000 - 100,000

Sold: USD 155,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown (8 mm), graduated bi-directional 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


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Grade:
Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The Ref. 5510 is an interim model with a large 8mm ?brevete? crown. Guaranteed waterproof 200m/660ft, it was produced for only a short period of time, and in very small numbers. Ref. 5510 replaced Ref. 6538.