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warpath · 8 December 2014, 01:56 AM

Rough 5508 Sub for review...These are not my photos, so I can't say much about this one until I see it firsthand. There is no bezel and the crystal is badly scratched...Opinions welcome and thanks for looking...band is later.

warpath · 8 December 2014, 01:57 AM

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andromeda160 · 8 December 2014, 01:59 AM

Doesn't look all to bad honestly. Source an insert, polish the crystal, get it cleaned up and it'll look great

dysondiver · 8 December 2014, 02:05 AM

i think theres a lot of watch there ,,, just waiting to get out.

warpath · 8 December 2014, 02:10 AM

Finding an insert will likely be the toughest part!

Im Lauf der Zeit · 8 December 2014, 02:56 AM

Very attractive... everything has its value and this Sub is certainly worth pursuing. What kind of numbers is the seller thinking.

Lgear080 · 8 December 2014, 03:34 AM

Bet there's quite a dial under that acrylic

Robbyvm · 8 December 2014, 03:53 AM

Give the crystal a good polisch and show us that dial!
The case seems to be in great condition as does the rivet bracelet, sourcing a bezel should be possible on the forums...

Here's my ols lady

Storky · 8 December 2014, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

Bet there's quite a dial under that acrylic

Me too, I bet once the the crystal is polished the dial will look great... good luck!
I love 'em when they're like that! You know they haven't been messed with.

V.lats97nsx · 8 December 2014, 02:35 PM

Since most of the money is in the dial. Polish the crystal.

warpath · 11 December 2014, 09:32 AM

Crystal needs polish, but it is cleaner now.

waspy1 · 11 December 2014, 10:17 AM

Looks really good.

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linesiders · 11 December 2014, 10:48 AM

Tudor Fan · 11 December 2014, 12:55 PM

x2

Wesley Crusher · 11 December 2014, 01:29 PM

What a beauty. That watch has a lot of potential!

Im Lauf der Zeit · 11 December 2014, 01:43 PM

So you did buy it--way to go... and just a crystal clean-up made a huge difference. Looks great.

Vincent65 · 11 December 2014, 04:43 PM

looks like a winner to me

crowncollection · 11 December 2014, 04:46 PM

Looks like a nice one

Robbyvm · 11 December 2014, 05:29 PM

Yes ! It will look stunning once it wears an insert.

anothernewphone · 12 December 2014, 02:09 AM

That's a really cool looking watch.

dysondiver · 12 December 2014, 02:15 AM

just knew there was a stunner in there ,,, looks great

warpath · 15 December 2014, 07:37 AM

Case back date 1958

warpath · 16 December 2014, 11:39 AM

Movement image.

Now, anyone have a correct bezel insert laying around? If so, let me know.

warpath · 11 February 2019, 01:40 AM

Correct 5508 bezel insert or correct period service insert needed.

Bxtek · 11 February 2019, 01:51 AM

Very nice! Every time I see a watch like this, I always think of the stories it could tell if it was able to talk. I love seeing pieces like these!

ROLLiWORKS · 21 February 2019, 12:39 PM

nice

Dr.Smellody · 21 February 2019, 02:32 PM

Love it! I'll keep my eyes out for a bezel insert.

My 5508:

8 December 2014, 02:10 AM	#5
warpath "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 339	Finding an insert will likely be the toughest part! __________________ If you know how many watches you have, you don't have enough! “It’s better to be seen than to be viewed.”

11 December 2014, 10:48 AM	#13
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,425	__________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

11 December 2014, 04:46 PM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Looks like a nice one __________________ watches many

11 February 2019, 01:40 AM	#24
warpath "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 339	Correct 5508 bezel insert or correct period service insert needed. __________________ If you know how many watches you have, you don't have enough! “It’s better to be seen than to be viewed.”

8 December 2014, 01:59 AM	#3
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Doesn't look all to bad honestly. Source an insert, polish the crystal, get it cleaned up and it'll look great

8 December 2014, 02:05 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i think theres a lot of watch there ,,, just waiting to get out.

8 December 2014, 02:56 AM	#6
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Very attractive... everything has its value and this Sub is certainly worth pursuing. What kind of numbers is the seller thinking.

8 December 2014, 03:34 AM	#7
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Bet there's quite a dial under that acrylic

8 December 2014, 03:53 AM	#8
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Give the crystal a good polisch and show us that dial! The case seems to be in great condition as does the rivet bracelet, sourcing a bezel should be possible on the forums... Here's my ols lady

8 December 2014, 02:35 PM	#10
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 3,866	Since most of the money is in the dial. Polish the crystal.

11 December 2014, 10:17 AM	#12
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Looks really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2014, 12:55 PM	#14
Tudor Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 983	x2

11 December 2014, 01:29 PM	#15
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	What a beauty. That watch has a lot of potential!

11 December 2014, 01:43 PM	#16
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	So you did buy it--way to go... and just a crystal clean-up made a huge difference. Looks great.

11 December 2014, 04:43 PM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	looks like a winner to me

11 December 2014, 05:29 PM	#19
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Yes ! It will look stunning once it wears an insert.

12 December 2014, 02:09 AM	#20
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	That's a really cool looking watch.

12 December 2014, 02:15 AM	#21
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	just knew there was a stunner in there ,,, looks great

11 February 2019, 01:51 AM	#25
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Very nice! Every time I see a watch like this, I always think of the stories it could tell if it was able to talk. I love seeing pieces like these!

21 February 2019, 12:39 PM	#26
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	nice

21 February 2019, 02:32 PM	#27
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,198	Love it! I'll keep my eyes out for a bezel insert. My 5508:

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