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Gents Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust 16234
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#52022 - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback in 10K Solid Yellow Gold With Beautiful White Dial & Brown Leather Strap

Year:
1950

Price: SOLD (7/12/15)

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Shipping (Worldwide): £12


Description

Model 6011 (2 piece case) 10K yellow gold Bubbleback in excellent condition. Fantastic condition case in virtually flawless condition. Very rare as not many made in 10K; most were 14K (US market).

The bubbleback was given it's nickname due to the protruding bubble which is actually the rear cover of the case. This was necessary as Rolex early automatic movements needed the extra room for the auto-winding mechanism.

There is a section in the book: "The Best Of Time - Rolex Wristwatches" by James M. Dowling which briefly outlines collecting vintage Rolex watches (page 350). It details the importance of having a bubbleback in any vintage Rolex collection.

Case

Solid 10K gold case which is in wonderfull, original condition with no marks or scratches anywhere. The really attractive, index or 'Thunderbird' bezel is also in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear. The rear cover is again, in superb, condition with the toothed edge showing no damage or marks. Serial number is 683xxx. This is a 2 piece case and its model number is 6011.

The original screw down 'Super Oyster' winding crown is in fantastic condition with both the text and the toothed edge being very crisp and clearly defined. We have checked and compared the movement revision number against the crown along with the inscriptions inside the rear cover and they match perfectly, telling us that they are all original and have always been together and that this is a completely original example rather than a put together or 'marraige' watch.


The dimensions of the case are 32mm in diameter (not including crown – 34mm inc.), 13.5mm thick and 38.5mm lug to lug.

Dial & Crystal

The very attractive and sympathetically restored white dial is a real beauty. It has raised/applied 'dagger' type gold numbers along with Rolex Coronet and has matching gold hands. Dial is signed 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual' with 'Swiss' at 6 o'clock. The low dome crystal is a brand new replacement and is in perfect condition with no scratches or chips.

Bracelet/Strap

We have fitted a brand new, high quality ZRC calf leather strap with Crocodile embossing which we feel complements the watch perfectly.

We are also Hirsch stockists and can change the strap to any from their 'Classic' machine made range, or 'artisanal' range of superb hand-made straps if you desire (subject to cost). Please contact us for further details.

Movement

Completely original automatic movement in excellent condition showing very little wear, running well and keeping excellent time. This is a 6th generation bubbleback movement which was used between 1946-1955.

The movement has been completely overhauled and will continue to give many years of enjoyment and reliable service.



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