| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU21040 | |
| Stock # | 21040 | |
| Model Name | Submariner | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Model Ref # | 5508 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 36mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | ca 1958 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Rolex invented the dive watch with its Submariner in 1954. This model 5508 from late 1958 is an early, highly collectable watch with its no crown guards case which collectors call the James Bond, in honor of the super spy wearing a no crown guards Submariner in some of his films.
Stainless steel case with screw-down crown operating perfectly. Domed plastic crystal. Original bezel in great condition and turning as it should. Original bezel insert is clean. Case is very clean and mint condition. Serial number 489XXX dates production to late 1958 or very early 1959.
Original gilt gloss tropical dial, originally black but with emerging brown hue. The depth rating for the 5508 is “100m = 330ft”; we have a vintage Rolex brochure that refers to the 5508 as “The Skindiver”, which is very cool!
Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1530 with 17 jewels. Movement is clean and running.
Rolex heavy link Oyster bracelet model 93150 with flip-lock clasp.
Stainless steel case with screw-down crown operating perfectly. Domed plastic crystal. Original bezel in great condition and turning as it should. Original bezel insert is clean. Case is very clean and mint condition. Serial number 489XXX dates production to late 1958 or very early 1959.
Original gilt gloss tropical dial, originally black but with emerging brown hue. The depth rating for the 5508 is “100m = 330ft”; we have a vintage Rolex brochure that refers to the 5508 as “The Skindiver”, which is very cool!
Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1530 with 17 jewels. Movement is clean and running.
Rolex heavy link Oyster bracelet model 93150 with flip-lock clasp.
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