Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

Rolex. A gold plated automatic wristwatch, Ref. 5050, Oyster Perpetual, ‘Bubbleback’, circa 1950.
Movement: jewelled automatic.
Dial: silvered, applied dagger indexes, centre seconds.
Case: gold plated Oyster case, screw-down crown and back, no. 656241.
Signed: case, dial and movement.
Dimensions: diameter 32mm.
£1,000-£1,500

Movement: running at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: attractive gilt patina, spotting across the day.
Case: scuffs throughout, some slight pitting to the back. Crown screws down in position.
Gross weight: 42.2gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.

*Please note: In some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to certain import restrictions regarding material derived from endangered or protected species.