1948 Rolex Vintage Mens WWII Era Bubble Bubbleback, Ref. 5013 - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold Quick-Setting Hour as the Piaget name began

as the Piaget name began to gain worldwide fame

Band: 18K white gold boule bracelet with hidden deployment buckle

this particular example has survived as a true time capsule

which was founded in 1909 and was based in Pforzheim

It has one discrete area on the where the plating is just slightly a different tone

1948 Rolex Vintage Mens WWII Era Bubble Bubbleback, Ref. 5013 - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold Quick-Setting Hour as the Piaget name beganToday's offering showcases this classic Ref. 5013 Bubbleback made circa 1948. Named "Bubblebacks" by watch collectors, due to the heavily domed case backs needed to accommodate the large automatic movements, these were Rolex's first Oyster Perpetual (waterproof and automatic) watches. Housed in one of Rolex's watertight Oyster cases, this wristwatch originally offered its owner protection against water, dust, and perspiration. Its fine engine turned