1958 Rolex Submariner (Ref. 5508) "Small Crown"

Stock # RLXSM550858

Brand Rolex
Style Submariner "Small Crown"
Model 5508
Serial 48XXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Glossy Black "Gilt"
Millimeters 38
Strap 2pc Leather Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The strong no crown guard case has been gently polished in the past and retain thick, symmetrical lugs that slightly retain factory chamfers and show light signs of honest use. The watch retains its original brass bezel which is in excellent condition. The bezel insert is a slightly later "fat-font" Mk.3 that has taken on an excellent grey/blue fade and retains its tritium pearl at the 12 o'clock marker. The Rolex signed underline twin-lock crown is original and era correct. The inside case back is stamped III.1958. The watch will come with a 2pc handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The gilt chapter ring dial is absolutely beautiful. The dial retains its glossy finish and exhibits some light spidering and signs of aging. The original radium lume plots are in excellent condition remaining full and round in texture, under U.V light inspection the lume plots exhibit only minor degradation that isn't visible to the naked eye. The original radium gilt hands match the dial lume coloration perfectly and show no lume degradation when inspected under U.V. Light and under magnification. When inspected with a Geiger counter the watch responds correctly and shows the correct Geiger reading.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch is keeping time accurately but the extended service history is unknown.

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