Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 199
Rolex - Ref. 5508 Gilt exclamation point Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner, case No. 482699, Ref. 5508. Made in 1962. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
CHF 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: USD 10,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 17 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 13 mm. Approx. Overall length 200 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |