Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 28
Rolex Ref. 5510 - James Bond - Big crown Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200 m=660ft, Submariner,? case No. 361960, Ref. 5510. Made in the first quarter of 1958. This reference was in production for approximately 1 year only. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with ?Brevet? crown and a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex service estimate.
USD 15,000 - 20,000
CHF 15,000 - 20,000 / EUR 11,000 - 15,000
Sold: USD 42,500
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 steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx overall length 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-23-01 |
Good Patinated Later HANDS Original |