Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 72
ROLEX REF. 5505 EVEREST HONEYCOMB BLACK DIAL STEEL & GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Everest, Super Precision?, case No. 370377. Ref. 5505. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and gold wristwatch.
HKD 70,000 - 100,000
USD 9,000 - 13,000 / CHF 8,400 - 12,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and
crown, faceted yellow gold bezel, case back inside engraved II.1958
D. Honeycomb black with applied Arabic and dart indexes, outer minute/
seconds divisions. Gilt luminous Alpha hands.
M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement,
monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws, shock absorber,
self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator,
?Butterfly? rotor.
Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-13 |
Good Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |