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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 462

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508. Production of this reference started in 1957.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100m/330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: USD 3,795

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Twinlock" winding-crown. D. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3-5-6

Good

Poor

Slightly oxidized
Dial: 3-5-6-01

Good

Poor

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2001, pp. 293, 302 and 379.