Only Online Auction
Milan, Apr 17, 2025
LOT 144
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5508, SUBMARINER, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 26,000 - 35,000
CHF 24,800 - 33,400 / HKD 222,000 - 300,000 / USD 28,600 - 38,400
Sold: EUR 32,760
A charming diving watch, in all original condition, with a warm patinated gilt chapter ring galvanic dial, self winding
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 -10 |
Patinated |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Submariner
Reference 5508
Year 1961
Movement No. 88927
Case No. 764.663
Bracelet Stainless steel 7206/80 Oyster riveted bracelet
Diameter 38
Caliber 1530
Signature dial, case and movement
Provenance
From a French Gentleman
Biography
Also known as "James Bond", this reference is a testimony (with it's Sister, the Big crown ref 5510) of the last generation of Submariners without crown guards.
The present exemple features a lovely patina, remain all original, and the movement runs well, with a good time keeping.
The present exemple features a lovely patina, remain all original, and the movement runs well, with a good time keeping.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
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