{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-ref-5504-super-precision-gilt-dial-with-box-guarantee-papers-w3998","title":"Rolex Explorer Ref. 5504 Super Precision Gilt Dial with Box \u0026 Guarantee Papers","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSome vintage Rolex watches capture an entire era of adventure, and this extraordinary Explorer 5504, with its glossy gilt dial and beautiful original set, is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"662\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"834\"\u003eThere is something magical about the early Rolex Explorers. Their simplicity, rich black dials and unmistakable 3-6-9 layout give them a character that has never lost its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"834\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1014\"\u003eThis circa 1962 reference 5504 is particularly charming. Its glossy black gilt dial features a delicate chapter ring, warm golden printing and contrasting silver Super Precision signature. The beautifully aged beige luminous numerals and hands create a wonderful harmony against the deep black surface. A tiny exclamation point beneath six o'clock adds another fascinating detail from this transitional period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1014\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1426\"\u003eThe stainless-steel case presents attractively, retaining strong proportions and well-defined lugs, with honest signs of its vintage life. The riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, reference 7206 with 58 end links and a clasp stamped 2\/62, dates to the same year as the watch. A wonderful detail that makes this beautifully matched 1962 combination even more appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1426\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1790\"\u003eWhat makes this example especially desirable is its accompanying collection of original accessories: inner and outer Rolex boxes, guarantee paper documenting a UK sale, green document holder, paper hang tag and polishing cloth. Finding such a wonderful group together adds another dimension to the collecting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1790\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2112\"\u003eThe automatic calibre 1530 has been fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2112\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2207\"\u003eFor us, this is exactly what vintage Rolex collecting is about. History, character and the pleasure of owning something that has survived beautifully through the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2207\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2379\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2379\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2397\"\u003eRolex Explorer Super Precision, reference 5504\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2447\"\u003eCirca 1962, serial 840xxxx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2477\"\u003e36 mm stainless-steel Oyster case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2514\"\u003eGlossy gilt chapter-ring dial, Swiss only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2559\"\u003eExclamation-point dial, beige luminous patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2608\"\u003eAutomatic Rolex calibre 1530\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2640\"\u003eRiveted Rolex Oyster 7206 bracelet, 58 end links, clasp 2\/62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2704\"\u003eOriginal boxes, UK guarantee and accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2752\"\u003eFully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2812\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2844\"\u003eFully insured worldwide shipping included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2889\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2909\"\u003eBorn in 1953, following the historic first ascent of Mount Everest, the Rolex Explorer became a symbol of adventure and reliability. Its distinctive 3-6-9 dial was designed for immediate legibility in demanding conditions. The reference 5504 represents a fascinating chapter in this evolution, offering the classic Explorer design with Rolex's non-chronometer Super Precision movement. Today, these early gilt-dial Explorers are particularly appreciated for their connection to the pioneering years of Rolex's professional watches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57711257092420,"sku":"W-3998","price":19900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2546\/1430\/files\/W-3998RolexExplorerSuperPrecisionGiltdialref5504Boxandguaranteepaperset_371_1x1_85896a8e-9b8a-459b-8fe5-465b0f9b1106.jpg?v=1794564726","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.fr\/products\/rolex-explorer-ref-5504-super-precision-gilt-dial-with-box-guarantee-papers-w3998","provider":"Bulang and Sons EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}