Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Oct 08, 2016
LOT 229
ROLEX REF. 5508 SUBMARINER TROPICAL DIAL STEEL Rolex Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner, case No. 764268, Ref. 5508. Sold on January 18, 1964. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original Rolex box, anchor, cigarette card, numbered and dated guarantee.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
HKD 194,000 - 272,000 / CHF 25,000 - 35,000
Sold: USD 27,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving bezel for the decompression times, screw down case back and Oyster crown. Brown with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Steel luminous Mercedes 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 |
Very good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |