{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-5504-gilt-chapter-ring-tropical-underline-dial-w3509","title":"Rolex Explorer 5504 Gilt Chapter-Ring Tropical Underline Dial","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"197\"\u003eThis reference 5504 was introduced in 1958, bridging the gap between a dress watch and a sports watch. It served as a more budget-friendly alternative to the pricier Explorer 6610, as the 6610 was chronometer-certified, whereas the 5504 used the new calibre 1530 movement—more compact yet still highly accurate. Because the movement was not chronometer-certified, the dial is marked “Super Precision” instead of “Chronometer.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"197\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"625\"\u003eThe 5504 shared its 36 mm case and dial layout with the Air-King reference 5500, with the key differences being the larger case size (36 mm vs. 34 mm) and the Explorer-style dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"625\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"806\"\u003eAt hand we have a particularly attractive example of the 5504.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"870\"\u003eJust look at that milk-chocolate-toned tropical dial!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"870\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"925\"\u003eIt features a super-glossy gilt dial with a chapter ring, the iconic 3-6-9 Explorer layout, silver-printed “Super Precision,” a “Swiss Only” marking at 6 o’clock, and a silver-printed underline right beneath the “Explorer” text. The underline—a small horizontal stroke—was used by Rolex as a transitional marker between roughly 1962 and 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"925\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1269\"\u003eThis underline indicated an internal shift to the newer, lower-radiation tritium lume, distinguishing these dials from the earlier, highly radioactive radium versions. Produced for only a short period, underline dials are rare and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1269\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1536\"\u003eThis chocolate-gloss beauty is paired with a Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet, reference 7206, with 58 end links and a clasp stamped 1\/64. The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is ready for many years of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1536\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1762\"\u003eWe believe this reference is something of an underdog—or simply under appreciated. A 36 mm Explorer-style watch with a gilt dial, tropical ageing, and an underline? Come on, guys—let’s get this wrapped around your wrist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1762\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1984\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-indent-level=\"1\" class=\"ak-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2003\"\u003eRolex Explorer Reference 5504 Super precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2052\"\u003e36mm steel case with smooth bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2089\"\u003eSerial 949xxx dating to 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2121\"\u003eTropical ,brown gilt chapter ring dial “Swiss only “with underline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2191\"\u003eRiveted Oyster bracelet ref 7206 with end links 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2245\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2282\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2314\"\u003eFree worldwide FedEx Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53560607670602,"sku":"W-3509","price":29900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/2329\/9889\/files\/W-3509RolexExplorerGiltchapterringtropicalunderlinedialref5504_375_1x1_547f45a8-ad30-499e-87dc-071498a85c0f.jpg?v=1765359156","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.org\/products\/rolex-explorer-5504-gilt-chapter-ring-tropical-underline-dial-w3509","provider":"bulangandsons-backend","version":"1.0","type":"link"}