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Description:
Single-owner Unserviced Rolex Reference 5508 "James Bond" Wristwatch, third quarter 1958, glossy black dial with gilt printing and pumpkin-colored indices, Mercedes hand set, original signed "small" crown, unpolished case, 25-jewel caliber 1530 automatic movement with original "butterfly" rotor, case back engraved "5508/III 1958," with oyster bracelet with "64" end links, serial no. 488836, dia. 40 mm.
Note: The 5508 was the last Submariner to carry the "100=300ft" rating.
Estimate $20,000-30,000
currently winding setting and ticking, no service marks on case interior, crystal with small tick size chip around 5.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
James BondStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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