Rolex Explorer I 5504

Rolex Explorer 5504 Gilt Chapter Ring Super Precision

Inspired by the first-ever successful summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, who wore a Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the Rolex Explorer has long been Rolex's ultimate adventure watch. Constructed entirely from Rolex's 904L steel, the Explorer's robust design ensures that it can always battle the elements. Featuring some of Rolex's most capable movements and a rich heritage to boot, the Explorer is another display of their timeless design as this icon of watchmaking has remained virtually untouched in its aesthetic since its inception. Identifiable by its signature 3-6-9 black dial, a flat stainless steel bezel, and entirely satin-brushed stainless steel case and bracelet, the Rolex Explorer has become renowned for its understated class, sporty elegance, and capable construction. Launched in 1958 as the non-chronometer certified Explorer variant, the ref. 5504 was powered by the automatic cal. 1530, a new movement that would go on to feature in other watches like the Submariner ref. 5508 and ref. 5510 - both icons in their own right. Boasting a black gilt "Super Precision" dial, which was only offered in 1958, this ref. 5504 is the real deal with its 1958-stamped caseback and 1958-dated serial number. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 36mm Model : Explorer Movement : Automatic cal. 1530 Reference : 5504 Bracelet : Stainless steel Oyster bracelet Year : 1958 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch and box Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Only offered on the ref. 5504 in its first year of production, 1958, this ref. 5504 features a stunning black gilt chapter ring "Super Precision" dial with stunningly-aged orange lume on its hands and hour markers. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting the same iconic 36mm diameter that the Explorer is known for and a 20mm-wide bracelet, the ref. 5504 wears with the same poise as almost every other vintage Explorer thanks to its timeless polished bezel and Oyster bracelet. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.