Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 16
ROLEX REF. 5508 "JAMES BOND" STEEL Rolex Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner, case No. 488488, Ref. 5508. Sold in August 1963. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a later Rolex Ref. 7836 stainless steel folded bracelet. Accompanied by the original warranty.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, screw down case back and crown. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-54-02 |
Very good Service dial HANDS Service hands |