Rolex Submariner 5508

The Submariner 5508 is notable for being the last Submariner model without crown guards, maintaining the clean lines of the original design. Its 6mm crown distinguishes it from the “Big Crown” models, and the 38mm case offers a balanced presence on the wrist. The gilt dial with radium lume provides a vintage aesthetic, though later models featured lower-radium “exclamation point” dials as safety regulations evolved. The Caliber 1530 movement marked an advancement in reliability and precision for Rolex at the time.