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.


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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