Description
Vintage ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Bubble Back Automatic Bombay Watch c1948 Ref.5018
Vintage ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Bubble Back Automatic Bombay Watch c1948 Ref.5018
Description
Vintage ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Bubble Back Automatic Bombay Watch c.1948 Ref.5018
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This Men's Rolex watch is Swiss made..
Great present for someone you love or yourself! Great present for vintage collectors or enthusiasts! Rare Collectors Watch!
* Reference number; 5018
* SERIAL # 608XXX
* Stainless steel case in shiny finish
* Back with inner markings: Montres Rolex SA, Geneva, Switzerland, 5018
* Silver color hour markers & hands
* Off white (aged) color dial
* Watch is in good condition
* Swiss Rolex automatic movement
* 33.2 mm case not including crown. Thickness is 14.2 mm. Log to log distance is 40.3 mm
* Rolex signed screw in crown
* Acrylic crystal has no scratches
* Movement runs fine (has been recently serviced)
* New tan color genuine leather band in ostrich print (not Rolex)
* SKU # RBN2000BR1301904
Delivered in new gift Watch box. Appraisal is available with a purchase of this watch upon request!
Reserve: $8,400.00
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Vintage ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Bubble Back Automatic Bombay Watch c1948 Ref.5018
Description
Vintage ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Bubble Back Automatic Bombay Watch c.1948 Ref.5018
Combine shipping is available for most of our products! Some exclusions apply (ask for a product if it does qualify for a combine shipping).
We have lowest reduced rate for International shipments (Some Countries do not qualify, ask for a quote).
We do not ship to following countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bolivia, Burma, Congo, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), Liberia, Nigeria, North Korea, Paraguay, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Russia and other Commonwealth of Independent States countries (includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
To Countries: Mexico, Brazil we will ship only via . No Exceptions! rates will vary upon a country. Please, ask for a quote before placing an order!
This Men's Rolex watch is Swiss made..
Great present for someone you love or yourself! Great present for vintage collectors or enthusiasts! Rare Collectors Watch!
* Reference number; 5018
* SERIAL # 608XXX
* Stainless steel case in shiny finish
* Back with inner markings: Montres Rolex SA, Geneva, Switzerland, 5018
* Silver color hour markers & hands
* Off white (aged) color dial
* Watch is in good condition
* Swiss Rolex automatic movement
* 33.2 mm case not including crown. Thickness is 14.2 mm. Log to log distance is 40.3 mm
* Rolex signed screw in crown
* Acrylic crystal has no scratches
* Movement runs fine (has been recently serviced)
* New tan color genuine leather band in ostrich print (not Rolex)
* SKU # RBN2000BR1301904
Delivered in new gift Watch box. Appraisal is available with a purchase of this watch upon request!
Reserve: $8,400.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Vintage ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Bubble Back Automatic Bombay Watch c1948 Ref.5018
Estimate $10,000-$12,000
Starting Price
$4,200
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