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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic diver's wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 100M=330FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5508, MOVEMENT NO. 400'096, CIRCA 1960

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic diver's wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 100m=330ft, Submariner, Ref. 5508, movement no. 400'096, circa 1960
Cal. 1530 mechanical movement, 25 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, rotating black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet and deployant clasp stamped 4.59, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Descriptif du lot

The present watch is a reference 5508, which is also known as a "James Bond" among collectors. The reference was in production from 1957 until circa 1961. The dial correctly displays the name Rolex and the words Oyster Perpetual and Submariner in gilt printing, while the depth rating of 100m=330ft is white. The bezel graduation is likewise correct for the model, with the first fifteen minutes indicated by individual strokes.

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