18th Sep, 2025 9:30

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 355
 

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Explorer Super Precision Wristwatch

Reference: 5500

Serial: 1170108

Year: 1965 (case dated 1964)

Bezel: Smooth

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: Approximately 34mm

Dial: Black, Luminous Mercedes Hands

Numerals: Luminous Baton, Luminous Arabic at three, six and nine o’clock, Luminous Triangle at twelve o’clock

Crown: Rolex Twinlock

Movement: Rolex Calibre 1530 26-Jewel Automatic Movement

Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster Strap, marked ‘257’

Inner Circumference: Approximately 18cm

Buckle: Signed, Stainless Steel Fold-Over Clasp

Box: No

Papers: No

Gross Weight: Approximately 68.0 grams

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Sold for £8,500


 

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Explorer Super Precision Wristwatch

Reference: 5500

Serial: 1170108

Year: 1965 (case dated 1964)

Bezel: Smooth

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: Approximately 34mm

Dial: Black, Luminous Mercedes Hands

Numerals: Luminous Baton, Luminous Arabic at three, six and nine o’clock, Luminous Triangle at twelve o’clock

Crown: Rolex Twinlock

Movement: Rolex Calibre 1530 26-Jewel Automatic Movement

Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster Strap, marked ‘257’

Inner Circumference: Approximately 18cm

Buckle: Signed, Stainless Steel Fold-Over Clasp

Box: No

Papers: No

Gross Weight: Approximately 68.0 grams

Thinking of Selling a Rolex?

If you’re considering parting with a Rolex watch you no longer wear or need, Dawsons can help you achieve the best possible price. Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. It’s simple and risk-free to sell your watch with Dawsons. If our expert team value your watch at £1,000 or more, we will sell your watch at no cost to you at all, which means you will pay no seller’s commission, no entry fees, no marketing fees, you will pay nothing… there are no hidden charges. Once your watch is successfully sold, you’ll receive 100% of the sale (hammer) price.

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