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Rolex 1908 52508-0005

Ref. 52508-0005 · Intense white dial · In production

  • Case39 mm
  • Water res.50 m
  • MovementAutomatic
  • CrystalSapphire
New (US list price)$28,850Source: rolex.com, checked 3 Nov 2026Search Amazon →Paid link · disclosure
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Rolex 1908 52508-0005 size, specs and price at a glance

The Rolex 1908 52508-0005 is 39 mm wide. Rolex does not publish its lug-to-lug length. and ships on a leather strap. Inside is the 7140 automatic calibre, water resistant to 50 m. US list price: $28,850 when we last checked rolex.com (3 Nov 2026).

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Overview

The Rolex 52508-0005 is a dress watch from the 1908 collection. It has a 39 mm gold case. Rolex lists the dial as intense white. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 7140) with 66 h of power reserve. You also get 50 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a leather strap.

Who it suits

  • Wrists of roughly 15.5–17.4 cm (6.1–6.9 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide
  • Desk and dress wear (keep it away from swimming)
  • Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes

Strengths

  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Rated accuracy: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Trade-offs

  • Only 50 m water resistance: splash-proof, not for swimming

Written by Watch.co from the published specs below. These are not owner reviews.

Full specifications

Case

Case diameter39 mmrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Lug-to-lugNot published by Rolex
Case materialGoldrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
CrystalSapphirerolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Water resistance50 mrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026

Dial

Dial colourIntense whiterolex.com · 3 Nov 2026

Movement

Movement typeAutomaticrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Calibre7140rolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Power reserve66 hrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Rated accuracy-2/+2 sec/day, after casingrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
CertificationCOSC chronometer (Rolex Superlative Chronometer)rolex.com · 3 Nov 2026

Strap / Bracelet

Bracelet / strapLeather straprolex.com · 3 Nov 2026

Other

US list price (MSRP)$28,850rolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Production statusIn productionrolex.com · 3 Nov 2026
Style (our classification)Dressour classification

Specs are summarised in our own words from the brand's product page. Each row links its source and the date we checked it. Fields we haven't verified are left out rather than guessed.

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Same case, movement and bracelet or strap; typically a different dial or finish.

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Questions about the Rolex 1908 52508-0005

How big is the Rolex 1908 52508-0005?

The case is 39 mm wide.

What movement does the Rolex 1908 52508-0005 use?

It uses the 7140 calibre, a automatic movement with 66 h of power reserve.

Can I swim with the Rolex 1908 52508-0005?

Not really. It is rated to 50 m.

How much is the Rolex 1908 52508-0005?

The US list price was $28,850 on rolex.com when we checked on 3 Nov 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.

Will the Rolex 1908 52508-0005 fit my wrist?

By our sizing guide it sits best on wrists of about 15.5–17.4 cm (6.1–6.9 in). Use the fit checker on this page to test your own wrist.

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