Important Collectors Wristwatches, Po...
Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 279
Ref. 5508, Tropical Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100m=330ft, Submariner?, case No. 400753, Ref. 5508. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
USD 12,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,000 - 11,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving color change bezel for the decompression times. D. Color change with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodiumplated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator, ?Butterfly? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-01 |
Good Slightly rusted HANDS Original |