ROLEX | REF 5508 SUBMARINER 'SMALL CROWN', A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 1958 | 勞力士 | 5508型號「SUBMARINER 'SMALL CROWN'」精鋼自動上鏈鍊帶腕錶，年份約1958

In 1953, Rolex launched the ‘Submariner’, a diver's watch that would go on to be a staple of the brands offering up to the current day. Manufactured between 1958 and 1962, the reference 5508 was the last Submariner to be made without crown guards and carry a depth rating of 100m. Part of the ‘James Bond’ family of Submariners, reference 5508 is distinguished from the 6538 by its smaller crown.

This example, made circa 1956, is presented to the market for the first time in remarkable condition, with a likely unpolished case, beautifully aged gloss dial and extremely rare original red triangle bezel insert.