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Rolex Explorer I 5504

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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch

Model: Explorer Reference: 5504 Date: Circa 1958 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1530 automatic, No.28*** Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, Arabic numeral quarters, outer minute divisions with five minute markers, later blued steel hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down Oyster back and crown, inside back date coded II.1958, No.281*** Strap/Bracelet: Polished rivet Oyster 6636 link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp stamped 4 69 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Accompaniments: Spare Oyster 78360 link bracelet stamped M5, Rolex pouchRolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Model: Explorer Reference: 5504 Date: Circa 1958 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1530 automatic, No.28*** Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, Arabic numeral quarters, outer minute divisions with five minute markers, later blued steel hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down Oyster back and crown, inside back date coded II.1958, No.281*** Strap/Bracelet: Polished rivet Oyster 6636 link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp stamped 4 69 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Accompaniments: Spare Oyster 78360 link bracelet stamped M5, Rolex pouch Penelope Andrews Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work Montpelier Street London , United Kingdom SW7 1HH Work Tel: +44 20 7393 3869 Penelope.Andrews@bonhams.com Charles Dower Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work Montpelier Street London , United Kingdom SW7 1HH Work Tel: +44 20 7393 3868 Charles.Dower@bonhams.com Penelope Andrews Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work Montpelier Street London , United Kingdom SW7 1HH Work Tel: +44 20 7393 3869 Penelope.Andrews@bonhams.com Charles Dower Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work Montpelier Street London , United Kingdom SW7 1HH Work Tel: +44 20 7393 3868 Charles.Dower@bonhams.com Penelope Andrews Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work Montpelier Street London , United Kingdom SW7 1HH Work Tel: +44 20 7393 3869 Penelope.Andrews@bonhams.com 1 2 Conditions of Sale View Go to Watches Go This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department . If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services . Buyers' Obligations ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS . THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale , please contact your nearest customer services team. Buyers' Premium and Charges For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows: Buyer's Premium Rates 27.5% on the first £20,000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £20,000 up to and including £700,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £700,000 up to and including £4,500,000; and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000. VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right. Payment Notices For payment information please refer to the sale catalogue. Shipping Notices Bonhams cannot arrange for the delivery of lots containing mother of pearl or ruby into the United States due to import restrictions. Please note that in some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to regulations regarding material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species. The buyer or designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping please contact the Department on: +44 (0)20 7393 3818 Bryony.Bedingham@bonhams.com Prices include premium Results with descriptions Loading ... Lot 45 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with gloss dial Explorer, Ref: 1016, Circa 1966 Sold for £ 7,562 inc.premium, (INR 696,554) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 7,562 ( INR 696,554) --> Lot 45 £ 7,562 INR 696,554 £ 6,000 INR 552,638 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with gloss dial Explorer, Ref: 1016, Circa 1966 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 63 Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT Master, Ref: 16753, Circa 1986 £ 7,000 - £ 9,000 INR 640,000 - INR 830,000 € 8,100 - € 10,000 Contract: / This lot was unsold. --> Lot 63 Unsold Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT Master, Ref: 16753, Circa 1986 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 117 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT Master 'Pepsi', Ref: 16750, Circa 1986 £ 7,000 - £ 10,000 INR 640,000 - INR 920,000 € 8,100 - € 12,000 Contract: / This lot was unsold. --> Lot 117 Unsold Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT Master 'Pepsi', Ref: 16750, Circa 1986 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 145 Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 116523, Purchased 11th October 2006 £ 6,000 - £ 8,000 INR 550,000 - INR 740,000 € 6,900 - € 9,200 Contract: / This lot was unsold. --> Lot 145 Unsold Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 116523, Purchased 11th October 2006 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> There are no lots available. See all my lots

Collectible Features |Rolex Explorer I 5504

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Exclamation Mark
A small luminous dot below the 6 o'clock marker. Unique feature found in some vintage models. Increases value due to rarity and distinctive look.

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