Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 131
Ref. 5510, Big Crown Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200 m = 660 ft, Submariner", case No. 362242, Ref. 5510. Made in the first quarter of 1958. This reference was in production for approximately 1 year only. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by spare movement parts.
CHF 15,000 - 22,000
USD 14,000 - 21,000 / EUR 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 40,800
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, outer minute track. Luminous 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. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-20-02 |
Good Period original HANDS Service hands |