1958 Rolex Submariner 5508 Small Crown

There's no denying it, this is a grail watch.

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OVERVIEW

If you ask vintage Rolex fans what their grail watch is, a high percentage of them would say a late 50’s gilt dial Rolex Submariner without crown guards. This 5508 is in stunning all coeval condition down to the red triangle bezel insert & big logo rivet bracelet, both of which make this particular piece ultra rare.

CONDITION NOTES

CASE: Sharp with even lugs and most importantly includes its original bezel and red triangle bezel insert.

DIAL: Damn near perfect with only slight radium deterioration only seen in certain angles of direct sunlight. Lume is all original and looks super clean.

HANDS: Excellent original long flat gilt hands with matching patina and original lume. Bonus points for its original white painted seconds hand.

MOVEMENT: Running smoothly and looks just as good as the rest of it.

WATCH SPECS

Maker: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: 5508
Year: 1958
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 37mm diameter; 13mm thickness with crystal
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Radium
Caliber: Rolex Caliber 1530 Automatic
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex 7206 Oyster Rivet Bracelet w/ 65 endlinks & correct 59 big logo clasp
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: None