1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Watch, Ref. 5010 - Stainless Steel & 18K Rose Gold Special Date Model: Omega De Ville

Model: Omega De Ville

It was also branded the Everest Observatory

Introduced at the Basel Fair in 1968 and officially part of the 1969 collection

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

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Watch, Ref. 5010 - Stainless Steel & 18K Rose Gold Special Date Model: Omega De VilleToday'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