123 Rolex A precious and attractive, Bubbleback, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with black dial, reference 5015.
Estimate: Fr. 7'000 – 14'000
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- Model Oyster Perpetual Ovetto
- Year Circa 1949
- Reference 5015
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 650'770
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 180mm
- Movement Automatic, cal. 630, 17 jewels
- Dimension 32mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Few watches encapsulate Rolex’s early technical ambition quite like the “Bubbleback,” a model that, long before the era of dedicated tool watches, firmly established the brand’s reputation for reliability and innovation. Introduced in the early 1930s, the Bubbleback, affectionately nicknamed “ovetto” by Italian collectors, owes its distinctive, rounded caseback to the integration of Rolex’s pioneering automatic winding system. The present reference 5015 is a particularly appealing expression of this lineage. Crafted in yellow gold, it combines the robustness of the Oyster case with a refined aesthetic that feels both purposeful and elegant. The bezel, with its finely machined finish, adds a subtle textural contrast, while the double baton at 12 o’clock, balanced by single batons for the remaining hours, introduces a pleasing visual hierarchy. The dial is especially attractive: a glossy black gilt surface with warm printing that has aged with remarkable charm. The baton indexes and the “Chronometer” designation at six o’clock reinforce the watch’s technical credentials, while the overall composition remains clean, legible, and quietly sophisticated. Completing the ensemble is a yellow gold Oyster riveted bracelet, signed Mecan, whose construction further enhance the watch’s appeal. In this configuration, the reference 5015 offers collectors not only an iconic form, but also a deeply satisfying blend of engineering significance and timeless design.
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