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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 157.
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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD SELF-WINDING WATERPROOF "BUBBLE BACK" WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CIRCA 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the silvered matt dial with Arabic, Roman and baton numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type case bubble back in gold with coin edged bezel with chased hour markers, stainless steel screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm. diam.
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CIRCA 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the silvered matt dial with Arabic, Roman and baton numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type case bubble back in gold with coin edged bezel with chased hour markers, stainless steel screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm. diam.