11,250 CHF
Rolex, Ref. 5508, Spider Exclamation Dial Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Submariner” case No. 488889, Ref. 5508. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Three body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. Black with luminous triangular, round and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Diam.38 mm. Thickness. 12 mm. Notes A genuine vintage Rolex Submariner reference 5508, made in 1958. The watch is fitted with a dial with a rare exclamation mark under the 6 o'clock marker. The term “Spider” indicates a particular type of dial Rolex on which, over time, a sort of internal spider's web appeared on the enamel.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-03-27
