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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 212

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 with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a service invoice dated 7/28/2008.

USD 50,000 - 70,000

EUR 35,000 - 50,000 / CHF 56,000 - 78,000

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 steel 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-8-19-01

Good

Slightly scratched

Dent(s)

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 5510 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.