Rolex Submariner 5508

Reference 5508 Submariner ‘James Bond Small Crown’ | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1958

Reference 5508 Submariner ‘James Bond Small Crown’ A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1958 Dial: glossy black gilt, tropical Caliber: cal. 1530 automatic, 25 jewels Movement number: 40’198 Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 400’505 Size: 38 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, Guarantee papers dated June 2nd, 1960, authorized dealer pamphlet, Rolex anchor, damaged bracelet, original Rolex crystal, and one hang tagRolex, Reference 5508 Submariner ‘James Bond Small Crown’ | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1958, Rolex, Case: Case in fair overall condition with wear from robust previous use. The bezel insert is no longer present. The case with visible surface wear, scuffing, nicks and scratches. Heavy wear to the case bands and lugs. Signs of corrosion to the back of the lugs. Face of the upper right lug with a visible curved scratch mark. Wear and patina to the bezel. Scratches and wear to the case back. Some signs of previous watchmaker marks. *Please note that the crystal is later changed. The original broken crystal accompanies the lot.* Dial: Dial is attractive, with areas of warm tropical hue under good lighting. Two visible water marks at 3o’clock and at 100m marker. Surface marks and light debris. Original lumed indexes with consistent orange hued aging. Some with heavier dark patina marks to the surround. Original hands with heavy patina and discoloration. Movement: Movement with signs of wear and patina. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the