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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 154.
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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL 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 applied dagger numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type bubble back case with engine-turned bezel with chased hour markers, screw down crown and screw back, 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 applied dagger numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type bubble back case with engine-turned bezel with chased hour markers, screw down crown and screw back, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm. diam.