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Old 8 November 2017, 04:29 AM   #1
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Bubbleback 3130 and 3131 14k YG 1940s

I have one of each. Both are in beautiful condition, but I plan to sell one. My question is, which one is more rare? Over the years I have seen many 3131s, not so many 3130s. Also, the 3130 has a subsidiary seconds hand, while the 3131 has a sweep seconds hand. My Dowling, Hess Guide states that originally the sweep model was approximately 5% more expensive than the subsidiary.

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Old 8 November 2017, 06:03 AM   #2
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The 3130 is more scarce, to be sure, but the one I'd keep is the one in best original condition. Pics please?
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Old 9 November 2017, 04:08 AM   #3
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How do I post photos of my watches on the Forum? Thanks!
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Old 9 November 2017, 06:37 AM   #4
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the 3130 is more scarce, to be sure, but the one i'd keep is the one in best original condition. Pics please?
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the 3130 is more scarce, to be sure, but the one i'd keep is the one in best original condition. Pics please?
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Old 11 November 2017, 03:11 AM   #6
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Pictures of Rolex 3130 and 3131

I'm sorry, but I don't know how to post pictures or I would. When I try I get a message that says my jpegs are too big.
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Old 11 November 2017, 06:00 AM   #7
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if you post from a hosting sight like imgur (complicated) it can be reduced
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Old 14 November 2017, 04:20 AM   #8
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Old 14 November 2017, 08:16 AM   #9
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3130 has redone dial.
Can’t see enough detail to tell originality of 3131

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Old 19 December 2017, 05:09 AM   #10
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How can you tell please?
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Old 19 December 2017, 10:36 AM   #11
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The printing is all wrong

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How can you tell please?

Too big and sloppy

Mind you the pics are pretty small so I could be wrong
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Old 20 December 2017, 02:19 AM   #12
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3130&3131...thanks!

Thanks. Sorry about the photos. Still trying to figure out how to post. I hap put the 3131 on eBay for sale.
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