$155,000
Ref. 5510 "James Bond" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner "200 m=660 ft", Ref. 5510. Produced in the first quarter of 1958. This reference was in production for approximately 1 year only. Extremely fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown (8 mm), graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. Black with luminous triangular, round and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm Notes The Ref. 5510 is an interim model with a large 8mm “brevete” crown. Guaranteed waterproof 200m/660ft, it was produced for only a short period of time, and in very small numbers. Ref. 5510 replaced Ref. 6538.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-04-17
