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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 504

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508. Production of this reference started in 1957.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100m./330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.