Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 431
ROLEX REF. 5508 ?JAMES BOND? SPIDER DIAL Rolex Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner, case No. 490091, Ref. 5508. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch.
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
HKD 100,000 - 150,000 / USD 13,000 - 20,000
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: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-71-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |