105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 24
RolexSubmariner
An extremely rare and charismatic vintage diving wristwatch with "big crown" and very well preserved "big logo" bracelet. It comes in an excellently preserved version and has the most appealing charmingly aged tropical dial
estimated
150.000—200.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Steel, screw back ref. 5510 I/1958, red triangle bezel, screwed "Brevet" winding crown without crown guards, diameter 8 mm, riveted steel "Oyster" "Big Logo" Rolex bracelet dated 1/59, endlinks stamped 58, bracelet length 130 mm, total length 170 mm.
Dial
Black, "gilt dial", "meters first", nicely patinated luminous indexes with original Radium luminous material, luminous Mercedes hands partially minimally re-lumed.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.361946
Ref.5510
Cal.1530
Diam.38 mm
Circa1958
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.200 g
With its large winding crown without crown guards, this is one of the rarest "Submariner" variations. Reference 5510 was produced for only a very short period of time and it is believed that less than 300 examples were manufactured.
This Submariner combines various features that every vintage Rolex collector desires. It has a black gilt dial, that has slightly changed its colour over time, creating a beautiful symphony of dappled shades. The charmingly aged toffee-coloured luminous indexes and Mercedes hands add to its overall pleasant appeal. The black bezel has an ultra-rare inlay with a red triangle, a missing pearl and a "Big Logo" Rolex bracelet, which is particularly beloved by collectors today.