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Lot 8762 · Fine Watches

Submariner, Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1959

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Estimate
HK$60,000–HK$80,000 hammer ≈ $7,715–$10,287
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Watches, Hong Kong · 18 September 2025
Record ID
TB-2026-5318244
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, Submariner, Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1959. Sotheby's, 18 Sep 2025, lot 8762. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5318244.

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Rolex, Submariner, Reference 5508 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1959. Sotheby's, 18 Sep 2025, lot 8762. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5318244.

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