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chriswtx · 13 October 2006, 02:05 PM

Don't know much about it, just they were only made for 1 year, used condition. Hasn't been worn in 15 years..Probably needs work..Bought from a buddy about 15 years ago. Model 5510 and 1.1958 stamped on the inside cover.

JJ Irani · 13 October 2006, 04:27 PM

Hi Chris,

A big welcome to TRF. Mike and Padi are the resident experts, but poor Padi must be still recovering from his operation while Mike must be in slumberland. Wait for Mike to come along tomorrow morning and he'll give you all the details you want.

Cheers - JJ

mike · 13 October 2006, 06:04 PM

Hi Chris,
Welcome to TRF.

I must say..You know how to make an entrance!!

The 5510,also called the "Big case, Big crown" indeed was introduced between circa 1958 to 1959. It carried a 1530 COSC movement. It was equipped with a 7mm Brevet crown as opposed to the 5mm crown of the 5508.
The 5510 was rated to 200m. Orginal examples appeared with a gilt dial with an enclosed minute ring, and were fitted with a riveted bracelet. See if you can see any numbers on the inside of your bracelst next to the end links. I'm thinking it should say 7206. The clasp looks right. Can you show a pic of the bracelet itself?
It looks like you may have a latter replacement dial as witnessed by the lack of an enclosed minute ring.
The bezel looks correct for the model as you still have a bit of red paint on the 12 o'clock triangle.
I'm sure after all this time the watch is going to need service, but I doubt RSC will work on it. Best bet might be a private watchmaker with a Rolex parts account, or one of the two independent Rolex service centers in either Chicago (312) 782-7768 or San Francisco (415) 982-9830.
My guess is getting the correct crystal will be the hard part.
Do not touch the bezel! Appears to be orginal and correct!
As to value--- so much is in condition and the value to a potential buyer, but I would say your looking at 5 digites.
Almost forgot---Leave the dial and hands alone!!!!!

Congrats!!

mike · 13 October 2006, 07:26 PM

Chris,
I should also add that price would be for an all correct example.

Gedanken · 13 October 2006, 07:59 PM

Short answer, not much - I'll take it off your hands for a hundred bucks!

Earl · 13 October 2006, 10:29 PM

Jame's your ripping chriswtx off!!!!! I'll be up front and offer a trade.... my SD for that old watch if it is in working condiction! hmmmmmm better rethink this one..... my 5513 is no date, SD is date, the 5508 no date.... nope sorry my offer is off, I need a date somewhere... hmmmm maybe I'll get upgrade modification as Roger did but, must be yellow post-it to keep it original!!!!!!!

Great watch you have there though and unless you need the $$ I'd not sell it but insure it and do one of two things, wear it or store it I'm for wearing it.

Rockrolex · 13 October 2006, 10:53 PM

Let me add my welcome to TRF, Chris. That's a real classic you have there. I would have it serviced by one of the independents Mike mentioned and then either wear it (my preference) or store it. Don't sell it. It's too much of a classic.

chriswtx · 13 October 2006, 11:07 PM

Thanks guys, the back of the braclet has a 7-72 stamped on it.

chriswtx · 14 October 2006, 12:13 AM

Also has "Brevet" on the crown....

Thanks guys, yes looks like the dial was replaced with a luminescence one that glows at night. Probably a scuba diver who night dived. I'm going to try and have it serviced and sell it. The wife and I have a new baby on the way and the extra cash would really help right now. I will just clean up the outside lightly and get some better pics of it inside and out. I would like it to go to a collector who can really get some satisfaction out of owning it. A peice like this really doesn't belong in my hands.

chriswtx · 16 October 2006, 05:05 AM

Cleaned, polished and posted new pics...

mike · 16 October 2006, 09:37 AM

Looks Good!

13 October 2006, 02:05 PM	#1
chriswtx Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: texas Posts: 18	Whats a 1958 5510 Submariner worth? Don't know much about it, just they were only made for 1 year, used condition. Hasn't been worn in 15 years..Probably needs work..Bought from a buddy about 15 years ago. Model 5510 and 1.1958 stamped on the inside cover. Last edited by chriswtx; 16 October 2006 at 05:04 AM..

13 October 2006, 04:27 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Chris, A big welcome to TRF. Mike and Padi are the resident experts, but poor Padi must be still recovering from his operation while Mike must be in slumberland. Wait for Mike to come along tomorrow morning and he'll give you all the details you want. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 October 2006, 07:59 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Short answer, not much - I'll take it off your hands for a hundred bucks! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

13 October 2006, 10:53 PM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	Let me add my welcome to TRF, Chris. That's a real classic you have there. I would have it serviced by one of the independents Mike mentioned and then either wear it (my preference) or store it. Don't sell it. It's too much of a classic. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 October 2006, 12:13 AM	#9
chriswtx Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: texas Posts: 18	Also has "Brevet" on the crown.... Thanks guys, yes looks like the dial was replaced with a luminescence one that glows at night. Probably a scuba diver who night dived. I'm going to try and have it serviced and sell it. The wife and I have a new baby on the way and the extra cash would really help right now. I will just clean up the outside lightly and get some better pics of it inside and out. I would like it to go to a collector who can really get some satisfaction out of owning it. A peice like this really doesn't belong in my hands. Last edited by chriswtx; 15 October 2006 at 05:27 AM..

13 October 2006, 06:04 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Chris, Welcome to TRF. I must say..You know how to make an entrance!! The 5510,also called the "Big case, Big crown" indeed was introduced between circa 1958 to 1959. It carried a 1530 COSC movement. It was equipped with a 7mm Brevet crown as opposed to the 5mm crown of the 5508. The 5510 was rated to 200m. Orginal examples appeared with a gilt dial with an enclosed minute ring, and were fitted with a riveted bracelet. See if you can see any numbers on the inside of your bracelst next to the end links. I'm thinking it should say 7206. The clasp looks right. Can you show a pic of the bracelet itself? It looks like you may have a latter replacement dial as witnessed by the lack of an enclosed minute ring. The bezel looks correct for the model as you still have a bit of red paint on the 12 o'clock triangle. I'm sure after all this time the watch is going to need service, but I doubt RSC will work on it. Best bet might be a private watchmaker with a Rolex parts account, or one of the two independent Rolex service centers in either Chicago (312) 782-7768 or San Francisco (415) 982-9830. My guess is getting the correct crystal will be the hard part. Do not touch the bezel! Appears to be orginal and correct! As to value--- so much is in condition and the value to a potential buyer, but I would say your looking at 5 digites. Almost forgot---Leave the dial and hands alone!!!!! Congrats!!

13 October 2006, 07:26 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Chris, I should also add that price would be for an all correct example.

13 October 2006, 10:29 PM	#6
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Jame's your ripping chriswtx off!!!!! I'll be up front and offer a trade.... my SD for that old watch if it is in working condiction! hmmmmmm better rethink this one..... my 5513 is no date, SD is date, the 5508 no date.... nope sorry my offer is off, I need a date somewhere... hmmmm maybe I'll get upgrade modification as Roger did but, must be yellow post-it to keep it original!!!!!!! Great watch you have there though and unless you need the $$ I'd not sell it but insure it and do one of two things, wear it or store it I'm for wearing it.

13 October 2006, 11:07 PM	#8
chriswtx Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: texas Posts: 18	Thanks guys, the back of the braclet has a 7-72 stamped on it.

16 October 2006, 05:05 AM	#10
chriswtx Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: texas Posts: 18	Cleaned, polished and posted new pics...

16 October 2006, 09:37 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Looks Good!

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