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    Important Watches

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    14 November 2011

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    Lot 202

    Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

    SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 100M=300FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5508, CASE NO. 488'259, MANUFACTURED IN 1959

    Price realised

    CHF 9,375

    Estimate

    CHF 5,000 - CHF 7,000

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
    Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 100m=300ft, Submariner, Ref. 5508, case no. 488'259, manufactured in 1959
    Cal. 1530 nickel-finished lever movement, 25 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp stamped 4.72, case, dial and movement signed
    38 mm. diam.

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    This lot is offered without reserve.
    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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