1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Bubble Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & Rare 14K White Gold & Diamonds set with a sapphire

set with a sapphire

it accomplishes the feat of timing two events using only one sweep hand

The Chronomaster Sea Diver represents a moment in Swiss watchmaking when ambition mattered more than categories

The plating on the bezel has been previously redone

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1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Bubble Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & Rare 14K White Gold & Diamonds set with a sapphireToday's offering showcases this classic Ref. 5010 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. Housed in one of Rolex's watertight Oyster cases, this wristwatch originally offered its owner protection against water, dust, and perspiration. Inside the rugged case