Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 19, 2022

LOT 36

ROLEX
REF. 5508, DIVER’S, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, “CHAPTER RING RED TRIANGLE” BEZEL, “OYSTER” BRACELET; "SUBMARINER"; STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 8,000 - 14,000

USD 8,500 - 14,800 / HKD 67,000 - 116,000 / CHF 8,100 - 14,200

Sold: EUR 22,100

A very fine and rare, stainless steel, self-winding, diver’s wristwatch, water-resistant (100 m. = 330 ft) with screwed case-back, black colour chapter ring “gilt” dial with centre-seconds; black insert “red triangle” bezel.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-55-02-05

Good

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Service hands

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model "Submariner"

Reference 5508

Year 1958

Movement No. 78 465

Case No. 400 284

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex U.S.A. "Oyster" riveted bracelet (by "C I"; dated 76)

Diameter 37 mm.

Length 190 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 1530, 26 jewels

Weight 81.6 gr. (approx.)

Signature Dial, case and movement