Lot #3459
Rolex Bubbleback 3372 Two-Tone Small Roman Dial Oyster Bracelet Retailed by Giudici Milano 18k YG
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Introduction
Introduced in 1933 and produced long into the late 1940s, the Rolex Bubbleback saw countless variations of itself produced with various metals used and paired with one another, an exhaustive array of dial configurations and bracelets and straps utilized over its storied past. Featuring some distinctive hooded case designs and constructed from everything such as stainless steel, steel and gold, rose gold, and various weights of yellow gold, the Bubbleback was even powered by both, manual wind and automatic movements in the 1930’s such was its eclectic design history. As a result, the Rolex Bubbleback watches represent a very different Rolex than the sophisticated and clean brand that they have come to be in the last decade or so. Featuring a mix of designs for their luminous indexes and hands over the years, the Bubbleback models have come to signify a select period in Rolex’s history that collectors enjoy paying homage to in their collections. With their eponymous bubbled caseback, the Bubbleback still forms the linchpin of anyone’s collection that wants to pay homage to Rolex’s once quirky design language while owning a timepiece that is seldom seen today in the modern horological landscape.
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Grade
V 8
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$15,000 – $25,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
32mm
Model
Bubbleback
Movement
Self-Winding Cal. 9 1/2"
Reference
3372
Bracelet
18kt yellow gold Oyster bracelet
Year
1938
Condition
Very Good
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Salmon
THE DIAL
Featuring a stunning salmon dial to match its 18kt yellow gold construction, this example's California display features a white minute track alongside its Roman numerals. Additionally, this ref. 3372 is a true collector's piece on account of it bearing the co-signature of Milan-based watch retailer Giudici Milano at 12 o'clock.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Featuring its eponymous bubbled caseback, the ref. 3372 we have here is offered on its original Oyster bracelet presented in wonderful condition - a true treat for Rolex collectors.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in very good overall condition. Case is thick and well proportioned, with some minor scratches and marks visible along the surface. Gold hallmark along the case side is sharp and crisp, and the serial and reference number on the caseback are of similar quality. There are two additional gold hallmarks visible in the middle of the caseback. The Engine turned bezel shows some wear on the edge, but is well defined with the concentric lines. Original two-tone dial is in very good condition. There are light signs of aging on the dial, but the orginal print is crisp and fully legible. Watch comes on a Rolex signed 9k gold oyster style bracelet with 13 links total, and fits a 7 3/4" wrist. The bracelet shows signs of previous repair.
Our Perspective
A beautifully designed watch with its unique engine-turned bezel, bubbleback, Oyster bracelet, and stunning co-signed salmon dial, this 18kt yellow gold Bubbleback ref. 3372 will certainly make for a unique addition to any collection.
Eric Ku
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