Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 396

Rolex Ref. 5510, Big Crown Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200 m=660ft, Submariner ", case No. 362170, Ref. 5510. Made 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 ?Brevet? crown and a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet.

CHF 75,000 - 95,000

USD 70,000 - 90,000 / EUR 52,000 - 66,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown (8 mm), graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous triangular, round and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous gilt 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 190 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

The Ref. 5510 is an interim model with a large 8mm ?brevet? crown. Guaranteed waterproof 200m/660ft, it was produced for only a short period of time, and in a very small numbers.
Ref. 5510 replaced Ref. 6538.