1948 Rolex Vintage Mens WWII Era Rounded Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & Rare

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens WWII Era Rounded Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & RareToday's offering showcases this classic and uncommon Ref. 5048 rounded Bubbleback made circa 1948. Named "Bubblebacks" by watch collectors, due to the heavily domed case backs needed to accommodate the large automatic movements, these were Rolex's first Oyster Perpetual (waterproof and automatic) watches. Unlike most Bubbleback models, whose cases are straight across at the lugs, the case on this reference is rounded. Housed in one of Rolex's

Case material: 18K gold

The unique and special Rolex ring watch showcased in today's offering is a pleasing original example of one of Rolex's very rare ladies watches

presents as just short of mint finish with fairly mild to moderate stretch

Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank

As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the movement

Today's offering showcases this striking full size mens automatic Ulysse Nardin

luminous indexes

vintage styled gold applique markers

It takes a special link that we usually have in stock and requires fitting by our jeweler

and original solid center link Rolex Presidential bracelet

It is surprising large for the style and era

just over inches adjustable