1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Ref. 5050 Bubbleback Watch - Very Fine and Rare Originally Waterproof outer railroad minute track and

outer railroad minute track and metallic silver sectors

steel baton indexes

a date display at 3 o’clock

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1948 Rolex Vintage Mens Ref. 5050 Bubbleback Watch - Very Fine and Rare Originally Waterproof outer railroad minute track andToday's offering features this beautiful Model 5050 Bubbleback made circa 1948. Named "Bubblebacks" by watch collectors, due to the heavily domed case backs needed to accommodate the large automatic movements, these exclusive watches are very fine and desirable. Housed in one of Rolex's first watertight Oyster cases, this wristwatch offered its owner complete protection against water, dust, and perspiration. Inside the rugged case Rolex placed an