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In production for one year only, 1958, reference 5510 is one of the rarest "big crown" Submariners, and among the most sought-after Rolex sports watches. The combination of the very large 8 mm. crown and the lack of crown guards make it one of the most immediately recognizable Submariner models.
The present reference 5510 is a most appealing example of this rare reference, distinguished by its overall very original condition, including the correct "Brevet" crown, gilt hands and the bezel with small red triangle and minute markers between 1 and 15. The black gloss dial is in attractively aged, unrestored condition, showing “spider” lines defined by the crisscrossing of light cracks throughout its entire surface. Like the colour shift of tropical dials, this characteristic is due to ageing and it amplifies the collectability and esthetic impact of the timepiece. The luminous material to numerals and hands shows an even cream discoloration from age, further enhancing the look of this rare timepiece. The case has not been subject to careless polishing, demonstrated by the well-defined facets to the lugs.
Consigned by a private collector and sold with period accessories, rarities by themselves, this “Big Crown” is a trophy for the collector of vintage sports watches.
In the movies Dr. No and Goldfinger, Sean Connery alias James Bond is wearing a Rolex Submariner. Since then, the early Submariner models without crown guard such as the present reference 5510 as well as references 6200 and 6538 and others are also known as the "James Bond" models.
The present reference 5510 is a most appealing example of this rare reference, distinguished by its overall very original condition, including the correct "Brevet" crown, gilt hands and the bezel with small red triangle and minute markers between 1 and 15. The black gloss dial is in attractively aged, unrestored condition, showing “spider” lines defined by the crisscrossing of light cracks throughout its entire surface. Like the colour shift of tropical dials, this characteristic is due to ageing and it amplifies the collectability and esthetic impact of the timepiece. The luminous material to numerals and hands shows an even cream discoloration from age, further enhancing the look of this rare timepiece. The case has not been subject to careless polishing, demonstrated by the well-defined facets to the lugs.
Consigned by a private collector and sold with period accessories, rarities by themselves, this “Big Crown” is a trophy for the collector of vintage sports watches.
In the movies Dr. No and Goldfinger, Sean Connery alias James Bond is wearing a Rolex Submariner. Since then, the early Submariner models without crown guard such as the present reference 5510 as well as references 6200 and 6538 and others are also known as the "James Bond" models.