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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 153.
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ROLEX. AN 18 CARAT PINK GOLD SELF-WINDING WATERPROOF "BUBBLE BACK" WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CIRCA 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the black matt dial with luminous Arabic, Roman and baton 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, together with an 18 carat gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm. diam.
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CIRCA 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the black matt dial with luminous Arabic, Roman and baton 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, together with an 18 carat gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm. diam.