Rolex Explorer I 5504

Rolex Explorer Rolex Explorer Ref. 5504 – Automatico a farfalla 1958 (Raro)

Basic Info Listing code : PT6O98 Brand : Rolex Reference number : 5504 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Year of production : 1958 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Location : Italy Price : 18,350 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Dial : Black Rolex Explorer Ref. 5504 - the elegance of adventure There are watches that tell time. and then there are those that tell a story. The Rolex Explorer Ref. 5504 is one of them: a rare and sought-after timepiece, created in the late 1950s and early 1960s, that encapsulates all the charm of the golden age of mechanical watchmaking. This original example bears the legendary "Explorer" inscription on the dial, a detail that places it among the rarest and most coveted versions of the Reference 5504 - considered today a pre-Explorer par excellence. The 36 mm steel case houses the automatic Rolex Calibre 1530 movement, equipped with automatic butterfly winding: a bidirectional rotor system that represents one of the most refined technical innovations of the maison in those years, capable of ensuring smooth and continuous winding, a symbol of precision and pure mechanical engineering. The black lacquered dial with gold "gilt" lettering and numerals 3-6-9, now embellished with a deep and uniform patina, gives a magnetic glance, unique in character and authenticity. ⸻ Why buy it - Absolute rarity: the "Explorer" version of Ref. 5504 is among the most coveted and hard-to-find, produced in limited quantities and sought after by collectors today. - Technology and innovation: the Cal. 1530 movement with automatic butterfly winding is a milestone in Rolex mechanics, prized for its reliability and smooth running. - Perfect design and proportions: 36 mm of pure harmony, a balance between elegance and sportiness. - Historical authenticity: it represents the ideal bridge between the Air-King and the Explorer 1016, maintaining the pioneering spirit and understated soul of its origins. - Growing collector value: a piece of history destined to increase in value, both in rarity and technical importance.