Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch

Submariner, Ref: 5508, Circa 1959
Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch
Model: Submariner
Reference: 5508
Date: Circa 1959
Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1530 automatic, No.498**
Dial: Gloss black, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, gilt outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down Oyster back and crown, inner back date coded III.59, bi-directional calibrated bezel with red triangle at 12, No.489***
Strap/Bracelet: Fitted polished 7836 Oyster link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped A
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 37mm
Accompaniments: Service Guarantee dated 11/12/96