Case: stainless steel, 38 mm diameter (last Submariner with “Small Crown”)
Movement: automatic caliber 1530
Dial: glossy black gilt with “100 m = 330 ft / Submariner” print
Crystal: plexiglass, black bidirectional rotating aluminum bezel
Bracelet: stainless steel Oyster with “Small Logo” clasp
Reference: 5508
Year of production: circa 1962
Condition: excellent, fully original, gilt dial and period-correct bracelet
Key Features
“Small Crown”: final version with 6 mm crown and no crown guards—an icon among vintage tool watches
Produced until 1962: symbolizes the pure Submariner aesthetic without crown protection
Caliber 1530 movement and clear aesthetic distinction from later “Big Crown” models
Nicknamed “James Bond” by collectors, for its vintage late ’50s / early ’60s appeal
Historical Context
Produced from 1958 to 1962, reference 5508 marked the end of the “Small Crown” Submariner era. It is considered a milestone in the Rolex dive watch legacy, admired for its clean design, gilt dial, and compact 38 mm case size.
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