$42,500
Rolex Ref. 5510 - James Bond - Big crown Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, 200 m=660ft, Submariner,” case No. 361960, Ref. 5510. Made in the first quarter of 1958. This reference was in production for approximately 1 year only. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with “Brevet” crown and a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex service estimate. 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, outer minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx overall length 195 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-03-10
