Up for grabs is a Rolex “Big Bubbleback”
6106 reference in steel, 34mm, automatic
80X,XXX serial number circa 1952 production
Excellent vintage condition case with thick and even lugs. Very clear and fully intact numbers between lugs. No corrosion or pitting.
Dial is excellent, original radium with red “OFFICIALLY”. Very light radium burn can be observed from hands and watch probably sitting around for a long time, but no chips, scratches, drag marks, etc. Hands are original with matching radium. Geiger tested for radiation.
Caseback is original, stamped 6106 inside.
Original winding crown “Super Oyster” with Brevet +
Bracelet is original Rolex Swiss made rivet with springloaded links. The clasp is dated 1952. It is fully linked with 12 links. One of the links spring is missing, but the rest are very tight and fully operational.
Watch comes with its original Chronometer papers. The movement papers are dated in July 1952, the numbers of movement are matching to the watch and on top the serial number is hand written and matching to the watch as well. The timing certificate is printed with matching movement and case numbers and shows it was purchase from Hong Kong AD in August 1953.
Watch winds and runs.