Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne
Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne
FROM THE COLLECTION OF A FORMER RACE CAR DRIVER TO SUPPORT REFUGEES.
Rolex
Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond', Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1962, Ref. 5508
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 27, 01:57 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond', Reference 5508
A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1962
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: 84'217
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 763'598
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex promotional leaflet, original bezel ring without insert and presentation case with outer packaging
Please note that the seller’s proceeds of this lot will be donated.
The Rolex Submariner reference 5508 features no crown guards and was first introduced between 1958 and 1962. This model was nicknamed 'Small Crown James Bond' and is the last model that carries the 100m depth rating. The present example was manufactured in the last year of production.
The nickname comes from the fact that models similar to this, without crown guards, were frequently featured in the early Bond movies. Today any Submariner without crown guards is referred to as a 'James Bond' model.
Sotheby's is honored to offer the collection of a former race car driver with proceeds benefiting an initiative to support children of refugees in Germany.
Other lots from this collection of 12 watches are: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118 and 120 of this auction.