SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 5016, CASE NO. 641'644, CIRCA 1948

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with fancy lugs
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, ref. 5016, case no. 641'644, circa 1948
Automatic jewelled movement, silvered dial, luminous Arabic numerals, luminous hands, outer railway minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, sloped bezel, screw back, screw down crown, fluted lugs, associated expandable stainless steel bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approx. 220 mm.

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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Lot Essay

The present reference 5016 is a fine example of the so-called "Bombé" series, French for "domed", referring to the unusual shape of the lugs of this model.

Preserved in very attractive, original overall condition, its rarity is enhanced by the rare stainless steel case, as opposed to the much better known gold versions of the "Bombé" models.

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