Explorer, Ref: 5500, Circa 1964 — Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with rare gloss underline dial

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Estimate: £10,000–£15,000 hammer ≈ $12,589–$18,884
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Wristwatches, London, New Bond Street · 19 June 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-750845
Record: first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Bracelet Watch With Rare Gloss Underline Dial, Explorer, Ref: 5500, Circa 1964. Bonhams, 19 Jun 2019, lot 11. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-750845.

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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Bracelet Watch With Rare Gloss Underline Dial, Explorer, Ref: 5500, Circa 1964. Bonhams, 19 Jun 2019, lot 11. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-750845.

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From the same sale Fine Wristwatches · Jun 2019

Lot	Artist	Estimate	Result
Piccadilly, No.3, 2004	Speake-marin. A Fine And Early Example 18k Rose Gold Automatic Wristwatch	£10,000–£15,000
La Dona, Ref: 2905, Circa 2008	Cartier. A Lady's 18k White Gold Diamond Set Quartz Bracelet Watch	£5,500–£6,500
Mademoiselle Privé Décor Camélia Nacré, Ref: D.M.R. 61940, Circa 2012	Chanel. A Fine 18k White Gold And Diamond Set Automatic Wristwatch With Mother Of Pearl Dial	£10,000–£15,000
Big Bang Chocolate, No.150/500, Recent	Hublot. A Limited Edition Chocolate Brown Ceramic And Titanium Automatic Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch	£5,000–£7,000
Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-Handed 8 Days Titano, Ref: PAM0…	Panerai. A Titanium Left Handed Manual Wind Cushion Form Single Button Chronograph Wristwatch With 8 Day Power Reserve In Unused Condition	£4,000–£6,000	upcoming
Skipper "Skipperera", Ref: 7753, Circa 1970	Heuer. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch	£20,000–£29,000

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