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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.


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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