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SUBMARINER, REFERENCE 5508 A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 1960
Dial: gilt
Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 28 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 496'860
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 38 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Provenance:
Being the last of the James Bond “Small Crown” model by Rolex, the reference 5508 is the last of the Submariner to carry the 100m/330ft depth rating.
Although the present watch has a service dial, it retains a very good appearance - a well-preserved gilt dial with silver fonts and a chapter ring. The designation at the very bottom of the dial indicate its manufacture in 1960s and later. Smaller than modern submariners, the reference 5508 is a very versatile watch that has a timeless design and a rich history, which makes it a natural choice for admirers of vintage timepieces.
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SUBMARINER, REFERENCE 5508 A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 1960
Dial: gilt
Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 28 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 496'860
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 38 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Provenance:
Being the last of the James Bond “Small Crown” model by Rolex, the reference 5508 is the last of the Submariner to carry the 100m/330ft depth rating.
Although the present watch has a service dial, it retains a very good appearance - a well-preserved gilt dial with silver fonts and a chapter ring. The designation at the very bottom of the dial indicate its manufacture in 1960s and later. Smaller than modern submariners, the reference 5508 is a very versatile watch that has a timeless design and a rich history, which makes it a natural choice for admirers of vintage timepieces.
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