1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold/Steel Canadian Explorer Honeycomb Creme dial 5501
1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold/Steel Canadian Explorer Honeycomb Creme dial 5501

1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold/Steel Canadian Explorer Honeycomb Creme dial 5501

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The 1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 5501, often nicknamed the “Canadian Explorer,” is a fascinating hybrid that bridges the worlds of the classic Oyster Perpetual and the famed Explorer line. Housed in a two-tone steel and gold case, the watch carries a refined versatility, while its honeycomb-textured cream dial with the signature 3/6/9 numeral configuration firmly echoes the Explorer aesthetic. This unique dial design, combined with gilt accents, gives the piece both warmth and vintage charm, setting it apart from the more utilitarian tool-watch look of its all-steel Explorer counterparts. Powered by Rolex’s automatic chronometer-grade movement and fitted with the robust Oyster case, the 5501 retains the brand’s DNA of precision and durability, yet offers an elegance that appealed to the Canadian market where it was originally retailed. Today, its rarity, transitional design elements, and distinctive dial texture make it a prized treasure among vintage Rolex collectors.

All our watches are thoroughly inspected by our expert watchmaker and come with a 3 months guarantee. However, since this particular piece has been fully serviced, it includes a 1-year mechanical guarantee.

    • Brand: Rolex
    • Year:  1959
    • Reference:  5501
    • Serial:  465XXX
    • Material:  18k Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel
    • Movement:  Automatic – Caliber 1530
    • Bracelet / Strap:  Leather Strap
    • Dimensions :  34mm / 19mm
    • Accessories:  None
    • Warranty:  1 year
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    All watches are checked and tested by our watchmaker and guaranteed 90 days. During service, pieces and parts could be needed due to age and are always replaced by original signed parts by our watchmaker. If serviced, we offer a 1 year mechanical guarantee.

    This mechanical warranty does not cover damages that the buyer might cause. In regards to vintage models, we cannot guarantee waterproofness or time accuracy unless the watch has been serviced and these requests approved by our watchmaker.

    All items are carefully packed and shipped via Fedex express couriers such as FedEx Priority. Your shipment is fully insured, please open the parcel in front of your courier to attest any potential damages caused during transportation. If you do not do this, we cannot guarantee the full refund of your order due to transportation damages. Please keep in mind that for shipments outside the EU, Harbor Watches is required to declare the retail value of the order which might be subject to fees and taxes upon arrival in the destination country. Potential taxes and fees are the responsibility of the customer.

    We have a no-questions-asked 5-days return policy for European customers and international customers. Insured return is at the cost of the customer and must be made with Fedex Priority. We will process the refund as soon as we receive the item and can confirm that it is in the same condition as it was when it left our office. For return, please email us at harborwatchesparis@gmail.com

    Please note that withdrawal rights do not apply to limited editions. This is because limited editions are sold exclusively during a specific time frame and cannot be resold after a return or refund. Additionally, pre-orders with a time limit cannot be refunded either before or after the pre-order period has ended.

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