Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 113
ROLEX REF. 5508 ?JAMES BOND? STEEL Rolex Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner, case No. 488908, Ref. 5508. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box (damaged), some spare parts and an independent overhaul invoice dated october 2011.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 50,000 - 66,000 / USD 6,400 - 8,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, screw down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel 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 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 4-61* |
Fair Plating deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-54-02 |
Very good Service dial HANDS Service hands |