1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Two-Tone Bubbleback, Ref. 5011 with California Dial - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold 18K Gold Plating Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art

Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized Microset III watch system

Crystals: Sapphire

This is a newer version of the ladies Cliper with heavier bracelet and luminous hands

It is in excellent condition with no indentions in the soft 18K gold as is common with these

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Two-Tone Bubbleback, Ref. 5011 with California Dial - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold 18K Gold Plating Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-artToday's offering showcases this classic and uncommon Ref. 5011 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