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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1948
Reference No . 3372 Movement No . N72545 Case No . 616 โ 151 Model Name โ Bubble back โ Material 18k pink gold Calibre Automatic , 17 jewels Bracelet / Strap Brown Rolex crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle 18k pink gold
Rolex buckle Dimensions 32 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 50,000-80,000 USD 6,200-10,000
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The โ bubble back โ was Rolex โ s first water proof automatic wristwatch . The case back of these watches were rounded as to give space for the movement , hence the playful name โ bubble back โ. The โ bubble back โ was in production from 1933-1955 . The present example is cased in pink gold and distinguished by the raised Roman numerals . Presented in very original condition , the present watch gives us a chance to marvel an important watch in Rolex โ s illustrious history . |
Manufacturer Rolex Year 1945
Reference No . 3372 Movement No . N17750 Case No . 414 โ 179 Model Name โ Bubble back โ Material 18k pink gold and stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 17 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Rolex leather strap Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel
Rolex buckle Dimensions 32 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 60,000-80,000 USD 7,500-10,000
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Literature For another example of a reference 3372 , however in pink gold and with two-tone dial , please see Rolex Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches Volume II by Osvaldo Patrizzi , page 125 .
First introduced in 1940 , reference 3372 featured a very unique look for Rolex at the time . The watch featured a โ machine โ bezel , showcasing a threaded design that is very appealing and eye catching . The present watch is a wonderful example of the reference 3372 , which still retains all original finishes on the bezel and an import stamp under the lug . The numerals and hands
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