1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Bubble Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & Rare 14K White Gold & Diamonds The fluted bezel presents as

The fluted bezel presents as mint with perfectly sharp fluting

Its untouched original dial is also in excellent condition and shows far less aging than on most examples

It is a true dark navy blue

5 out of a 10

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

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Bubble Bubbleback, Ref. 5010, Stainless Steel - Very Fine & Rare 14K White Gold & Diamonds The fluted bezel presents asToday'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