ROLEX - a gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Submariner '4 Liner' bracelet watch.
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Submariner '4 Liner' bracelet watch. Circa 1962. Stainless steel case with calibrated bezel. Reference 5508, serial 763378. Signed automatic calibre 1530. Black 'Tropical' dial with luminous hour markers. Fitted to a signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp. 37mm.
The Rolex Submariner 5508 is commonly known by collectors as the "small crown" model. It is the last of the Submariner series to carry the "100m = 330ft" depth rating. The name '4 Liner' refers to the four lines of text to the dial. This particular variant is referred to as "SCOC," meaning the text is in the order "Superlative / Chronometer / Officially / Certified" on its dial, showing that this watch is equipped with a chronometer grade movement.
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Condition Report:
- Movement is currently functioning.
- Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
- Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Dial is discoloured and heavily 'spiderized'. Luminous markers are heavily discoloured and have degraded in places.
- Hands show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint.
- Glass has noticeable scratches and marks.
- Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints. Rotating bezel rotates in both directions and does not click. This may require attention. Bezel shows discolouration.
- Crown screws down and has noticeable scratches and dinting. Pitting is present just below the coronet.
- Bracelet has light scratches and some signs of light stretching to links. Bracelet was possibly polished in the past. One of the pins in the bracelet between two links is a non-Rolex replacement, causing those two particular links to be slightly stiff.
- Clasp is currently functioning and shows light scratches and marks. Clasp was possibly polished in the past.
- Bracelet measures approximately 18.5cm including case.
This lot does not come with box or papers.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Submariner '4 Liner' bracelet watch. Circa 1962. Stainless steel case with calibrated bezel. Reference 5508, serial 763378. Signed automatic calibre 1530. Black 'Tropical' dial with luminous hour markers. Fitted to a signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp. 37mm.
The Rolex Submariner 5508 is commonly known by collectors as the "small crown" model. It is the last of the Submariner series to carry the "100m = 330ft" depth rating. The name '4 Liner' refers to the four lines of text to the dial. This particular variant is referred to as "SCOC," meaning the text is in the order "Superlative / Chronometer / Officially / Certified" on its dial, showing that this watch is equipped with a chronometer grade movement.
Important Notices for Purchasers
https://www.fellows.co.uk/important-notices-for-purchasers
Please note: When placing absentee bids, your bids will be rounded up to the nearest bid increment. For more information click the '
Important Notices for Purchasers
https://www.fellows.co.uk/important-notices-for-purchasers' button above.
Condition Report:
- Movement is currently functioning.
- Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
- Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Dial is discoloured and heavily 'spiderized'. Luminous markers are heavily discoloured and have degraded in places.
- Hands show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint.
- Glass has noticeable scratches and marks.
- Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints. Rotating bezel rotates in both directions and does not click. This may require attention. Bezel shows discolouration.
- Crown screws down and has noticeable scratches and dinting. Pitting is present just below the coronet.
- Bracelet has light scratches and some signs of light stretching to links. Bracelet was possibly polished in the past. One of the pins in the bracelet between two links is a non-Rolex replacement, causing those two particular links to be slightly stiff.
- Clasp is currently functioning and shows light scratches and marks. Clasp was possibly polished in the past.
- Bracelet measures approximately 18.5cm including case.
This lot does not come with box or papers.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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