Lot Essay
This watch was produced in 1000 examples between 1939 and 1950. A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi, p. 154.
Details
ROLEX. A 14 CARAT GOLD SELF-WINDING WATERPROOF 'BUBBLE-BACK' WRISTWATCH WITH HOODED LUGS
signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, circa 1940
With nickel finished lever movement, the gilt dial with Arabic and baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau shaped water resistant bubble-back type case, hooded down turned lugs, screw down crown and 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, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau shaped water resistant bubble-back type case, hooded down turned lugs, screw down crown and screw back, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.