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Rolex made several dial variations (or Machs) over the Red Sub’s six-year . Vibrant Dynamism The Rolex Submariner Reference 5508 was the culmination .
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The ref. 5508 was guaranteed waterproof to 100m/330ft and existed with and without the .
Rolex Submariner 5508 Quick Specs. Production Years: 1958 – 1962; Case: 38mm; Crown: 6mm, No Crown Guards; Material: Stainless Steel; Bezel: Bidirectional Rotating; Black Aluminum; Dial: Black Gilt Gloss, Chapter Ring, Mercedes Hands, No-Date, Lume: Radium; Caliber: 1530 Automatic Movement; Original Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 Feet)
Rolex made several dial variations (or Machs) over the Red Sub’s six-year production life, and again collector’s like to quibble on the details of each. Inside was the self-winding calibre 1575, already at work in the Datejust and GMT-Master. Vibrant Dynamism The Rolex Submariner Reference 5508 was the culmination of the NCG SC series. Introducing the newly devised 1530 movement, this timepiece proudly showcased an exquisite gilt dial adorned with bold font bezel inserts.The ref. 5508 was guaranteed waterproof to 100m/330ft and existed with and without the inscription of “Chronometer” on the dial. Production year was around 1958 to 1962. Ref 5508 small crown in 2 line & 4 line. The 5508 example here is particularly desirable as a result of its pristine dial consistency and evenly patinaed radium lume plots. Equally impressive, the case maintains its lug facets and crisp bezel edges, both areas that are quick to suffer damage in over 60+ years of use.
The production of the Submariner 5508 ended in 1962 with several dial variants all using Tritium luminous material. The "Exclamation" dial is aptly named after a small dollop of luminous material below the 6:00 marker. Paradoxically, the 5508 was also the first Submariner with key design elements of modern Subs regarding the dial, that looks almost line the ones fitted on the first Rolex 5512 references. Another change that came with it was the switch to reference numbers 55XX, which lasted until the mid 90’s, and the 15-minute markers on the bezel insert .When considering a Rolex Submariner, you'll find a variety of excellent options with different sizes, dial colors, metal types, and more. The brand updates their catalog often, so check back when you need the most up to date current information and values for 2023.A Tropical dial can appear to change color or have a different appearance depending on the light source and its viewing angle. The luminous material on the dial and hands was manually applied Tritium.
Its versatile styling, timeless design and tool watch roots make it the natural choice for lovers of vintage timepieces. Since its introduction in the early 1950s the Sub (for short.never ‘Subby’ please!) has been through a plethora of versions and variations of said versions.
Rolex Submariner 5508 Quick Specs. Production Years: 1958 – 1962; Case: 38mm; Crown: 6mm, No Crown Guards; Material: Stainless Steel; Bezel: Bidirectional Rotating; Black Aluminum; Dial: Black Gilt Gloss, Chapter Ring, Mercedes Hands, No-Date, Lume: Radium; Caliber: 1530 Automatic Movement; Original Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 Feet) Rolex made several dial variations (or Machs) over the Red Sub’s six-year production life, and again collector’s like to quibble on the details of each. Inside was the self-winding calibre 1575, already at work in the Datejust and GMT-Master. Vibrant Dynamism The Rolex Submariner Reference 5508 was the culmination of the NCG SC series. Introducing the newly devised 1530 movement, this timepiece proudly showcased an exquisite gilt dial adorned with bold font bezel inserts.
The ref. 5508 was guaranteed waterproof to 100m/330ft and existed with and without the inscription of “Chronometer” on the dial. Production year was around 1958 to 1962. Ref 5508 small crown in 2 line & 4 line.
The 5508 example here is particularly desirable as a result of its pristine dial consistency and evenly patinaed radium lume plots. Equally impressive, the case maintains its lug facets and crisp bezel edges, both areas that are quick to suffer damage in over 60+ years of use.The production of the Submariner 5508 ended in 1962 with several dial variants all using Tritium luminous material. The "Exclamation" dial is aptly named after a small dollop of luminous material below the 6:00 marker. Paradoxically, the 5508 was also the first Submariner with key design elements of modern Subs regarding the dial, that looks almost line the ones fitted on the first Rolex 5512 references. Another change that came with it was the switch to reference numbers 55XX, which lasted until the mid 90’s, and the 15-minute markers on the bezel insert .
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5508 Rolex submariner from 1962
When considering a Rolex Submariner, you'll find a variety of excellent options with different sizes, dial colors, metal types, and more. The brand updates their catalog often, so check back when you need the most up to date current information and values for 2023.
A Tropical dial can appear to change color or have a different appearance depending on the light source and its viewing angle. The luminous material on the dial and hands was manually applied Tritium.
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