18th Sep, 2025 9:30
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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