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Very Scarce Original Dial Rolex 14k Gold Bubble Back Half Roman Arabic Dial
Lot 5646

Very Scarce Original Dial Rolex 14k Gold Bubble Back Half Roman Arabic Dial

Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000
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  • Described by: Adams NRRDD 71805
  • Title: Very Scarce Original Dial Rolex 14k Gold Bubble Back Half Roman Arabic Dial
  • Description: Very Scarce Original Dial Rolex 14k Gold Bubble Back Half Roman Arabic Dial Finding a genuine half Arabic half Roman dial is nearly impossible. This is not a fake “California” dial, it is genuine. Collectors erroneously call these California dials because so many were refinished at a California dial house. This exhibits a nearly perfect tropical dial that has faded to a beautiful orange, brown color. This is also one of the bubble backs that boasts the word “chronometer” on the dial. All in all a highly collectable piece. In addition, the cool military engraving concerning Adak Island served as a secret cold weather weapons testing facility, and what better watch than a Rolex Oyster Chronometer. The sn 272654 supports Adak island mission years.
  • Movement Type: Mechanical Automatic
  • Movement Condition: Movement is running, for optimum timekeeping accuracy we suggest an overhaul at buyers expense
  • Overall Condition: As per the description, there is and orange brown toning on the dial. Case has very little wear with mirror finish still visible. Details on engraving, case and crown are excellent. Crystal has a chip near the 9 mark and there are some general light aging imperfections on the crystal.
  • Serial Number: 272654
  • Reference Number: 92770
  • Case Diameter or Width: 30 mm
  • Case Thickness: 13 mm
  • Lug tip to Lug tip: 39 mm
  • Inside lugs: 17 mm
  • Length or Circumference: 39 mm
  • Weight: 40.8 g
  • Case Metal: 14 k gold
  • Bracelet Material: N/A
  • Crown: 5 mm
  • Dial Color: Orange Brown Tone
  • Box & Papers: None
  • Estimated Size and Weight of Package: 18x13x3 2 lbs
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