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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi, p. 154
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ROLEX. A STAINLESS-STEEL AND GOLD SELF-WINDING WATERPROOF 'BUBBLE-BACK' WRISTWATCH WITH RIGID HOODED LUGS
signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, circa 1940
With nickel finished lever movement, the gilt dial with Arabic and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the tonneau shaped water resistant bubble-back type case in stainless-steel with gold bezel, gold fluted hooded lugs and screw down crown, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.
signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, circa 1940
With nickel finished lever movement, the gilt dial with Arabic and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the tonneau shaped water resistant bubble-back type case in stainless-steel with gold bezel, gold fluted hooded lugs and screw down crown, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.