The Submariner is one of
Rolex's most iconic models. Still in production today, it has gone through
multiple incarnations throughout its 65 years history. While early generation
examples notably had either a "small" or "big" crown, Rolex
gradually introduced crown guards in the mid-1960s to make the model more
robust and durable.
The Reference 5508 was manufactured between 1958 and 1962. This Submariner model, nicknamed “small crown” is the last one to carry a 100m depth rating and no crown guards.
The Reference 5508 was manufactured between 1958 and 1962. This Submariner model, nicknamed “small crown” is the last one to carry a 100m depth rating and no crown guards.
The 5508 was a transitional model, using the same case as the 6536 but using the later cal 1530 movement with 25 jewels and Kif flector shock protection. As it uses the old style case and dial and the much more modern cal 1530 movement, the 5508 is by far the most usable of the early thin case Submariners. It also has a comfortable 38mm size to wear plus its not too heavy.
Ref 5508 from the year 1962 & 1959
I cannot understand why anyone would pay CHF$500,000 for a Rolex 5508?
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