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    Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ...

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    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ...
    Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958. ... View More >
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    Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1958
    Case: stainless, three body, bi-directional black bezel, 37.5 mm, inside back cover marked 5508 III.1958
    Dial: black with luminous markers, luminous skeleton steel hands, white lettering and minute marks
    Movement: caliber 1530, automatic, rhodium finish, 25 jewels
    Band: steel spring expansion fold over links, deployant buckle
    Signed: all elements signed Rolex

    Condition Report*: Type: Rolex Ref. 5508 "James Bond" Submariner
    Dial: gloss black, luminous markers
    Hands; luminous steel Mercedes
    Metal: stainless steel
    Case No: first number worn off X00235
    Case Info: three body, bi-directional bezel
    Case Width: 37.5
    Crystal: acrylic
    Watch Movement: caliber 1530, 25 jewels, automatic, rhodium finish
    Band: Rolex USA, fold over expansion links
    Circa: 1958
    Condition: case has been polished and is good, bezel is original with some outer wear points, dial is good, movement is good, band shows heavy wear
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    Auction Dates
    May, 2011
    3rd Tuesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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