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owlantiquelot · 8 October 2017, 06:30 AM

Hi All,

I have a nice vintage Bubbleback (ref. 3693) and having a hard time finding information on it. It is fully functional and seems to be all original but needs some TLC. I am wondering what the original wrist strap looks like.

I appreciate any information. Thanks,
Rob

mobster600 · 8 October 2017, 07:59 AM

wow what a special piece. you can see the service history on the back of the case. looks to be in decent shape for being over 80 years old! super cool

tbonesteak · 8 October 2017, 08:01 AM

Can't offer any advice on the bracelet, but congrats on the cool piece!

NDAzone · 8 October 2017, 10:20 AM

Very nice piece. I love the history is shows by its condition.

Sent from my BBB100-1 using Tapatalk

R.W.T. · 9 October 2017, 04:02 AM

I can fix it. You have some incorrect bits there. The rotor weight is wrong for the era. I have a correct one most likely. Actually the the rotor cover or the top plate of the autowind is wrong as well. It was likely changed to accommodate the change in the weight as that one requires the chamfer on the plate. Someone has really pinged that plate to close the wear in the pivot holes. It could be much nicer. I've got scads of rotor covers and weights. More than likely the original autowind unit complete cratered from lack of service and age and a watchmaker just swapped in a spare complete. Happens. They weren't collector items they were watches.

You are missing some screws and movement retainers.

Unfortunately the original dial got relumed...as did the hands.

If it were mine I would have someone do that over...leaving the dial but putting some kind of lume material that wasn't Martian Green. :-)

This is a sub seconds 9 10 or 14 k top and bezel with a stainless back model.

Pretty rare.

The serial would indicate that year BUT...there is a lot of anomalies in that era that no one has come forth to rectify. Doesn't matter really it's pre 40. It would be interesting to see what is under the autowind...that will tell more.

Email me if I can help

RolexWatchTime@att.net

owlantiquelot · 10 October 2017, 02:37 AM

I appreciate all your feedback. I guess I have to do some more research. Not an easy task on this model.
Thanks again.
R

8 October 2017, 07:59 AM	#2
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	wow what a special piece. you can see the service history on the back of the case. looks to be in decent shape for being over 80 years old! super cool

8 October 2017, 08:01 AM	#3
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Can't offer any advice on the bracelet, but congrats on the cool piece!

8 October 2017, 10:20 AM	#4
NDAzone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: 007 Location: NJ Watch: DateJust41 MoP Posts: 303	Very nice piece. I love the history is shows by its condition. Sent from my BBB100-1 using Tapatalk

9 October 2017, 04:02 AM	#5
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	I can fix it. You have some incorrect bits there. The rotor weight is wrong for the era. I have a correct one most likely. Actually the the rotor cover or the top plate of the autowind is wrong as well. It was likely changed to accommodate the change in the weight as that one requires the chamfer on the plate. Someone has really pinged that plate to close the wear in the pivot holes. It could be much nicer. I've got scads of rotor covers and weights. More than likely the original autowind unit complete cratered from lack of service and age and a watchmaker just swapped in a spare complete. Happens. They weren't collector items they were watches. You are missing some screws and movement retainers. Unfortunately the original dial got relumed...as did the hands. If it were mine I would have someone do that over...leaving the dial but putting some kind of lume material that wasn't Martian Green. :-) This is a sub seconds 9 10 or 14 k top and bezel with a stainless back model. Pretty rare. The serial would indicate that year BUT...there is a lot of anomalies in that era that no one has come forth to rectify. Doesn't matter really it's pre 40. It would be interesting to see what is under the autowind...that will tell more. Email me if I can help RolexWatchTime@att.net

10 October 2017, 02:37 AM	#6
owlantiquelot "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 2	I appreciate all your feedback. I guess I have to do some more research. Not an easy task on this model. Thanks again. R

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