Rolex 5508

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1962
Case Size: 38.5mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: -
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: Switzerland
Description

Ref. 5508 British Royal Navy Issue 'Exclamation Dial' Rolex, 'Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner", case No. illegible, Ref. 5508. Made in 1962. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100m/330ft, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel and a stainless steel riveted expanding Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. | Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks & Horological Tools / Imperial Treasures | Geneva, 16th Novemb

Ref. 5508 British Royal Navy Issue ?Exclamation Dial? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner", case No. illegible, Ref. 5508. Made in 1962. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100m/330ft, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel and a stainless steel riveted expanding Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp., CHF 30,000 - 40,000 USD 28,000 - 37,000 / EUR 20,000 - 25,000 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, the back engraved ?R. G. Holloway P/064195?, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black ?exclamation?, with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilt minute/seconds track. Luminous stainless steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Microstella regulating screws, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38.5 mm. Thickness 13 mm.Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Nov 16, 2008 LOT 229 Ref. 5508 British Royal Navy Issue ?Exclamation Dial? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner", case No. illegible, Ref. 5508. Made in 1962. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100m/330ft, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel and a stainless steel riveted expanding Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. CHF 30,000 - 40,000 USD 28,000 - 37,000 / EUR 20,000 - 25,000 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, the back engraved ?R. G. Holloway P/064195?, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black ?exclamation?, with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer gilt minute/seconds track. Luminous stainless steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Microstella regulating screws, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38.5 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex 5508

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

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