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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.283** Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, Arabic numeral quarters, outer minute divisions with five minute markers, polished Mercedes 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: Associated expandable Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mmRolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Model: Explorer Reference: 5504 Date: Circa 1958 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1530 automatic, No.283** Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, Arabic numeral quarters, outer minute divisions with five minute markers, polished Mercedes 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: Associated expandable Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Previous 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 Jonathan Darracott Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work 101 New Bond Street London , United Kingdom W1S 1SR Work Tel: +44 20 7447 7412 jonathan.darracott@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 Jonathan Darracott Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work 101 New Bond Street London , United Kingdom W1S 1SR Work Tel: +44 20 7447 7412 jonathan.darracott@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 Next 1 2 3 Conditions of Sale View Go to Watches Go This auction is now finished. 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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 For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department . Prices include premium Results with descriptions Loading ... Lot 3 Rolex. A military commissioned stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Explorer II, UK Attack Helicopter Force, Limited Edition No.40/48, Ref: 216570, Circa 2015 Sold for £ 13,812 inc.premium, (US$ 15,312) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 13,812 ( US$ 15,312) --> Lot 3 £ 13,812 US$ 15,312 £ 11,000 US$ 12,194 Rolex. A military commissioned stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Explorer II, UK Attack Helicopter Force, Limited Edition No.40/48, Ref: 216570, Circa 2015 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 11 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with rare gloss underline dial Explorer, Ref: 5500, Circa 1964 £ 10,000 - £ 15,000 US$ 11,000 - US$ 17,000 € 11,000 - € 17,000 Contract: / This lot was unsold. --> Lot 11 Unsold Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with rare gloss underline dial Explorer, Ref: 5500, Circa 1964 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 12 Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Double Red Sea Dweller, Ref: 1665, Circa 1975 Sold for £ 31,312 inc.premium, (US$ 34,713) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 31,312 ( US$ 34,713) --> Lot 12 £ 31,312 US$ 34,713 £ 25,000 US$ 27,715 Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Double Red Sea Dweller, Ref: 1665, Circa 1975 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 14 Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch retailed by Tiffany & Co. with Tiffany warranty Sea-Dweller, Ref: 16660, Circa 1987 Sold for £ 50,062 inc.premium, (US$ 55,500) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 50,062 ( US$ 55,500) --> Lot 14 £ 50,062 US$ 55,500 £ 40,000 US$ 44,345 Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch retailed by Tiffany & Co. with Tiffany warranty Sea-Dweller, Ref: 16660, Circa 1987 [[ 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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