Important Collector's Wristwatches,Po...

Grand Havana Room, Mar 24, 2004

LOT 221

So-called ?James Bond?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.

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,300

Sold: USD 5,290

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


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3 - 6*
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01