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Band: Leather lizard
They were marketed to Canadian soldiers heading overseas and sold them in PX stores
original with only light aging - has warmed to a deep sepia tone
presents as just short of mint and the gold plating has been redone
Presents as mint condition with no stretch at all
1948 Rolex Vintage Mens WWII Era Rounded Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & Rare Old England Band: Leather lizardToday's offering showcases this classic and uncommon Ref. 5048 rounded Bubbleback made circa 1948. Named "Bubblebacks" by watch collectors, due to the heavily domed case backs needed to accommodate the large automatic movements, these were Rolex's first Oyster Perpetual (waterproof and automatic) watches. Unlike most Bubbleback models, whose cases are straight across at the lugs, the case on this reference is rounded. Housed in one of Rolex's
