Rolex Submariner 5508

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Condition: Very good
Year of Production: 1959
Case Size: 37mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: No
Location: Germany
Description

Rolex Submariner

A charismatic rare vintage diving wristwatch with turnable bezel, original box, guarantee with integrated operating instructions and additional original bezel. This is the last Submariner reference without crown guards. The watch was purchased at Beyer jewellers in Zurich on June, 29th, 1962 , specific features Case Steel · screw back with marking 5508 and 6536 (crossed out) 1/59 · bidirectional rotating bezel with red triangle (later inlay) · additional original inlay · screwed "Twinlock" winding crown without crown guards. Very good, slightly worn. Dial Black, "meters first", luminous Zinc sulphite indexes (slightly abraded), luminous Mercedes hands, centre seconds hand (re-lumed). Good, oxydized. Movement Automatic. Very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended. Movm no. 59893 Case no. 489914 Ref. 5508 Cal. 1530 Diam. 37 mm Circa 1959 Ctry. Switzerland