Rolex 5508

Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508, third generation. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m./330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel. | Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolution of Forms in Horology | Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, 16th November 2002
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 5508
Price: 4133.6548 USD
Availability: InStock

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Event

Date

Lot Number

Condition-

Year of Production1950

Case Size40mm

Case MaterialStainless steel

Dial ColorBlack

Bracelet/StrapStainless steel

Movement TypeAutomatic

BoxNo

PapersNo

LocationSwitzerland

Estimates 4,134 - 5,167 USD

Description

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508, third generation. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m./330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel. | Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolution of Forms in Horology | Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, 16th November 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508, third generation. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m./330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel., CHF 6,000 - 7,500 EUR 4,000 - 5,000Sold: CHF 3,910 C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002 LOT 514 Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508, third generation. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m./330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel. CHF 6,000 - 7,500 EUR 4,000 - 5,000 Sold: CHF 3,910 C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex 5508

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Tropical Dial

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