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13 June 2012, 09:05 PM
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need information about Rolex Bubbleback
A Rolex AD received this Bubbleback, reference 5075.
The serial number dates the watch to 1951. It is running but probably needs to be serviced. Can this watch be serviced at a Rolex Service Center? The AD asked me if I wish to make an offer for it. Any suggestions or comments from those in the know? Thanks in advance! |
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13 June 2012, 09:37 PM
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Gorgeous Bubbleback! Service it and give to drockadam as a present!
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13 June 2012, 10:19 PM
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Dial looks refinished, if original maybe $3,000 on a good day, but, since it's not original maybe $1800 is the value. I'd offer the AD $800.
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13 June 2012, 10:35 PM
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Lovely watch. But the dial is everything on these old BB. I think $1000.00 would be a fair offer to the A.D (MAX!)
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13 June 2012, 10:43 PM
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How is it apparent that the dial has been refinished?
The watch is being offered to the Rolex AD by the estate of the original owner. I believe the watch is 100% original but I have only looked at the pictures that I posted above. |
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14 June 2012, 01:18 AM
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Well, it's at least been relumed (factory-applied lume is never quite so messy). But the fonts of the printing, even at this low resolution, appear incorrect and uneven. I don't see a "SWISS" at the bottom, but I can't be sure with the crystal.
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14 June 2012, 01:23 AM
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 The lume is odd colored (On my monitor) & the lack Swiss @ the 6 is really something most would attribute to be refinished. It's kinda like this (in my mind) even if it's original and it does not fit into the "Normal/Acceptable" realm, I would avoid it. Unless you love it and must have it
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14 June 2012, 02:01 AM
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Thanks everyone for the excellent information that you provided.
I will take your advice and pass on this watch. It certainly is not a Rolex that I MUST have. |
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14 June 2012, 02:20 AM
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14 June 2012, 03:11 AM
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Nice watch Sir
Enjoy it HAGOne
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3 July 2012, 01:20 AM
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The dial defiantly looks refinished.
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