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rdwatch · 5 January 2014, 08:25 AM

New to the Forum, and thought I would post a few pics of a Bubbleback that was my father's. Given to him by him mother prior to him going off to the Korean War in the Air Force.

I had it cleaned up about 10 years ago by a watch repair fellow in NYC who my brother in law recommended. He cleaned it up and go it running again (it had stopped working after my father gave it to me), and the only change he made to it was to put a new crown on it (gold Rolex one, not sure if it's "correct" or not, but will try to find that out here on this forum at some point).

He did have the original case it came in, but unfortunately, he never found the original paperwork on it, too bad.

When he gave it to me, he said to "go trade it in for something newer", but I did not do that, and am glad I didn't.

Anyways, here's some shots of it if I can get them to load OK on this site.

Regards...

andromeda160 · 6 January 2014, 12:44 AM

Very nice watch, great condition, and a wonderful heirloom. I believe these had good super oyster crowns so it's probably not original. Welcome to the forum

rdwatch · 6 January 2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Very nice watch, great condition, and a wonderful heirloom. I believe these had good super oyster crowns so it's probably not original. Welcome to the forum

Yes, you are right about the crown. The fellow who cleaned it put this gold one on. I think it had a stainless one on it (?), but since it was a while back, and I wasn't as aware as I am now of keeping things like this completely original, I figured he was doing me a favor.

I see crowns offered for sale on EBay and such (although I have never purchased anything there before), I will now go on the hunt for one.

If you happen to know which one I should have and know how to identify it's part number, I would appreciate any help in that regard.

Thanks for the comments (and everyone else too)!

Regards, and glad to have found this site!

watchcrank · 6 January 2014, 01:10 AM

nice bubbleback. you did well in keeping it. m

Cc1966 · 6 January 2014, 03:33 AM

Wonderful heirloom mate...

timely · 6 January 2014, 04:23 AM

That's Great.
My first Rolex was my fathers 1947 3131 14k Bubbleback that he had also in the Korean War. I put it on about once a week

rdwatch · 6 January 2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by timely

That's Great.
My first Rolex was my fathers 1947 3131 14k Bubbleback that he had also in the Korean War. I put it on about once a week

That is a great one for sure!

Is that still all original? If so, it's in great shape!

GGGMT · 6 January 2014, 05:22 AM

Awesome, fellas!

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timely · 6 January 2014, 11:48 AM

Hi Rdwatch I would love to buy the Rolex box even though I think you would be crazy. This is the full story of my fathers Bubbleback

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=270600

5 January 2014, 08:25 AM	#1
rdwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 6	5010 Bubbleback New to the Forum, and thought I would post a few pics of a Bubbleback that was my father's. Given to him by him mother prior to him going off to the Korean War in the Air Force. I had it cleaned up about 10 years ago by a watch repair fellow in NYC who my brother in law recommended. He cleaned it up and go it running again (it had stopped working after my father gave it to me), and the only change he made to it was to put a new crown on it (gold Rolex one, not sure if it's "correct" or not, but will try to find that out here on this forum at some point). He did have the original case it came in, but unfortunately, he never found the original paperwork on it, too bad. When he gave it to me, he said to "go trade it in for something newer", but I did not do that, and am glad I didn't. Anyways, here's some shots of it if I can get them to load OK on this site. Regards... Attached Images

6 January 2014, 03:33 AM	#5
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Wonderful heirloom mate... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

6 January 2014, 12:44 AM	#2
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Very nice watch, great condition, and a wonderful heirloom. I believe these had good super oyster crowns so it's probably not original. Welcome to the forum

6 January 2014, 01:10 AM	#4
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	nice bubbleback. you did well in keeping it. m

6 January 2014, 04:23 AM	#6
timely Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Bob Location: NE PA Watch: 3131 bubble back Posts: 641	That's Great. My first Rolex was my fathers 1947 3131 14k Bubbleback that he had also in the Korean War. I put it on about once a week

6 January 2014, 05:22 AM	#8
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	Awesome, fellas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2014, 11:48 AM	#9
timely Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Bob Location: NE PA Watch: 3131 bubble back Posts: 641	Hi Rdwatch I would love to buy the Rolex box even though I think you would be crazy. This is the full story of my fathers Bubbleback https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=270600

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