Rolex 5508 lesson needed ...

[Another Newbie]

As I try to learn more about all the Rolex Sub models, I was hoping someone could tell me more about this 5508.

I know it has a replaced dial. The hands look replaced, too. Do the hands look like RSC hands? What about the bezel? Anything else you see?

Thank you for the help. I really appreciate the knowledge & expertise on this board.

[roh123]

Dial, hands and insert are all service parts. Nice honest vintage smallcrown.

[Another Newbie]

Thanks for the info. How can you tell the hands & insert are service parts, if you don't mind me asking?

On the hands, is it because of the length of the hour hand? To me, it appears to be a tad longer than hands on all original models. I'm not sure, though.

On the insert, I don't have a clue.

Compared to all-original models in similar condition, how would you value this watch? Obviously less, but 50% less? More? Or is it too hard to say?

And on the inside, what things do I have to look out for the most on the movement? Judging by the other service parts, I imagine the original butterfly rotor is long gone.

I appreciate your help.

AN