1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Watch, Ref. 5010 - Stainless Steel & 18K Rose Gold Special Date 1969 (1968-1970)

1969 (1968-1970)

it makes for a particularly pleasing aesthetic

Servicing: Tourneau fully serviced the watch and provided a two-year warranty at the time of their sale

large black painted Roman numerals

signs of polishing to the logo

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Watch, Ref. 5010 - Stainless Steel & 18K Rose Gold Special Date 1969 (1968-1970)Today's offering features this classic 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. Featuring an attractive, precious metal engine turned bezel and perpetual designation, it added a touch of class to Rolex's mid century Oyster line. The marriage of steel and