{"product_id":"1939-rolex-bubbleback-3372-stainless-steel-rose-gold-with-salmon-dial","title":"1939 Rolex Bubbleback 3372 Stainless Steel \u0026 Rose Gold with Salmon Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally charming and early example of the \u003cstrong\u003eRolex Bubbleback\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e3372\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a particularly early version of the famous Bubbleback, fitted with the \u003cstrong\u003ecorrect early movement\u003c\/strong\u003e for the reference and period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch features an attractive combination of \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel and solid rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a distinctive appearance that is rarely seen compared with the more common all-steel examples. The case shows honest, normal wear consistent with its age, while remaining in very nice overall condition. The caseback also shows signs of use accumulated over its more than 85-year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Early, Professionally Refinished Dial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe watch retains its original dial base, which was professionally refinished many decades ago. The refinishing included the dial printing and the use of rhodium, giving the dial its distinctive metallic appearance. The rhodium finish has aged beautifully over time, supporting our belief that this restoration was carried out long ago, likely during the 1950s or early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many later refinished dials, this work appears to have been executed to a very high standard and on the watch's original dial base. During that era, it was common practice for watchmakers to carefully clean or wash an aging dial and restore certain elements, including the printing and luminous material. The luminous material used has aged attractively and contributes to the watch's wonderful vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Mercedes hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, a particularly attractive feature that gives this early Bubbleback a distinctive and highly collectible appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Timing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement \u003cstrong\u003ehas not been recently serviced\u003c\/strong\u003e. The watch is currently running and keeping good time, and for that reason we have decided not to perform an unnecessary service at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with any vintage watch that has not been recently serviced, timing results can vary depending on position, temperature, and how the watch is worn. The current performance should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future accuracy. A future service may eventually be required depending on use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003ebrand-new Milano Straps premium Italian leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully selected to complement the warm tones of the dial and the rose-gold elements of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful and highly charismatic example of an \u003cstrong\u003eearly Rolex Bubbleback\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not presented as a perfect or untouched museum piece—the dial has a long-ago professional restoration, and the case shows the honest marks of a life well lived—but that is part of what makes this watch so appealing. With its \u003cstrong\u003e1939 production, early correct movement, stainless-steel and solid rose-gold construction, original Mercedes hands, and beautifully aged vintage appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents a wonderful opportunity to own an important piece from the early history of the Rolex Bubbleback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awad Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984230076614,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1908\/2182\/files\/DSC05652.jpg?v=1787881007","url":"https:\/\/awadwatches.com\/products\/1939-rolex-bubbleback-3372-stainless-steel-rose-gold-with-salmon-dial","provider":"Awad Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}