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.

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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