1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Ref. 5050 Bubbleback Watch - Very Fine and Rare Originally Waterproof Despite it's thin profile

Despite it's thin profile

its Hermes Swiss quartz movement reflects a practical approach to watchmaking emphasizing reliability and ease of ownership

Omega created the 1022 movement with a double quick-set capability for convenient setting of the day and date

steel baton indexes

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Ref. 5050 Bubbleback Watch - Very Fine and Rare Originally Waterproof Despite it's thin profileToday's offering features this beautiful Model 5050 Bubbleback made circa 1948. Named "Bubblebacks" by watch collectors, due to the heavily domed case backs needed to accommodate the large automatic movements, these exclusive watches are very fine and desirable. Housed in one of Rolex's first watertight Oyster cases, this wristwatch offered its owner complete protection against water, dust, and perspiration. Inside the rugged case Rolex placed an