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104peterb · 10 November 2014, 07:00 PM

Hi all,

What are your thoughts on this Rolex Bubbleback?

Does the dial look correct?

Cheers,

Peter

104peterb · 10 November 2014, 07:14 PM

Ps. I think this looks like the real deal, but as always I'd appreciate a second opinion.

R.W.T. · 10 November 2014, 08:39 PM

More pictures would be nice but it's very good for me. I would wager it's completely unpolished. The dial is original in my estimation. This is a 2 piece case but the bezel is not actually the type machined out of the case but it is screwed semi permanently with a gasket into the case middle using the same threads as the case back. This is a 31xx series not a 2940. The satin on the lugs will be straight not diagonal. Early to mid 40's likely. Got a serial number? Should likely be on the case back which will be flat. Very nice watch.

adam78 · 10 November 2014, 09:23 PM

Yes, what he said...

Plus it might have the original crystal, but I'd have to have it in hand to be sure.

104peterb · 11 November 2014, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the response guys. See close up attached.

I thought the coronet looked ever so slightly skewed on the right hand side, but I'm not sure if I'm looking into things too much?

What do you think?

Cheers,

Peter

adam78 · 11 November 2014, 02:16 AM

That's a beautiful original dial -- no worries there. Looks like it's hardly aged over the past 70 years. Do you know the case reference number? Any photos of the outer/inner case back?

joeakira · 11 November 2014, 06:27 PM

the case reference no. is 3134. :)

TheButcher · 12 November 2014, 01:32 AM

great classic piece there.

10 November 2014, 09:23 PM	#4
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Yes, what he said... Plus it might have the original crystal, but I'd have to have it in hand to be sure. __________________ Cheers, Adam

11 November 2014, 02:16 AM	#6
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	That's a beautiful original dial -- no worries there. Looks like it's hardly aged over the past 70 years. Do you know the case reference number? Any photos of the outer/inner case back? __________________ Cheers, Adam

10 November 2014, 07:14 PM	#2
104peterb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Posts: 77	Ps. I think this looks like the real deal, but as always I'd appreciate a second opinion.

10 November 2014, 08:39 PM	#3
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	More pictures would be nice but it's very good for me. I would wager it's completely unpolished. The dial is original in my estimation. This is a 2 piece case but the bezel is not actually the type machined out of the case but it is screwed semi permanently with a gasket into the case middle using the same threads as the case back. This is a 31xx series not a 2940. The satin on the lugs will be straight not diagonal. Early to mid 40's likely. Got a serial number? Should likely be on the case back which will be flat. Very nice watch.

11 November 2014, 06:27 PM	#7
joeakira "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 14	the case reference no. is 3134. :)

12 November 2014, 01:32 AM	#8
TheButcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: vancouver Watch: 14060 & 16570 Posts: 183	great classic piece there.

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