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Lot 119 · Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne

Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond', Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1962, Ref. 5508

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Estimate
€20,000–€40,000 hammer ≈ $21,902–$43,804
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne, Cologne · 27 June 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-5135332
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond', Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1962, Ref. 5508. Sotheby's, 27 Jun 2023, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5135332.

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Rolex, Submariner 'Small Crown James Bond', Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1962, Ref. 5508. Sotheby's, 27 Jun 2023, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5135332.

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