Rolex Submariner 5508

Name: Rolex Submariner 5508 Stainless steel Black 1959 France | WATCHMAKING RUE DE BOURGOGNE in Strasbourg #26 | Lot 27
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 5508
Price: 18649 USD
Availability: InStock

Rolex Submariner 5508 38mm Stainless steel Black

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Description

ROLEX Submariner ref. 5508 circa 1959 - Lot 27

ROLEX Submariner ref. 5508 circa 1959 Steel wristwatch. Oyster case with graduated rotating bezel. Screw-down caseback. Screw-down and signed crown. Black dial, gilt, meter first writing. Mercedes service hands. Rolex 1530 automatic movement. Steel oyster bracelet ref. 93150. Diameter: 38mm Between lugs: 20mm With Rolex revision papers in 2002 and 2007. The reference 5508 is one of the "primitive" Submariner references and the last not to have a crown protector, its image is therefore associated with Sean Connery's James Bond.

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner 5508

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.

Swiss Underline

A dial marked with an underline below the "Swiss," indicating a specific period of production or luminescent material change.