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skyraider · 19 October 2011, 02:01 PM

I posted photos on the gallery page, but this post is hoping to get a little info. Here's my first rolex (I haven't owned a watch of any kind for over 20 years!!): a 1946 very original 14K gold Bubbleback. Obviously the band is not original, but just about everything else is. The dial has never been refurbished.

I'd like to find a band that looks similar to what this would have come with. Any ideas?

Thanks,

paul moore
colorado springs, co

kyle L · 19 October 2011, 02:06 PM

Nice bubbleback! You would probably want to look at a 17mm pigskin band, I think it is similar.

skyraider · 19 October 2011, 02:12 PM

Thanks, Kyle L. I'll look around and see what I can find.

Paul

skyraider · 19 October 2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Nice bubbleback! You would probably want to look at a 17mm pigskin band, I think it is similar.

And Kyle, your gallery is great. Nice collection!!!! I especially like the older Omega's.

paul

kyle L · 19 October 2011, 02:28 PM

Thanks Paul! You have a great Bubbleback, sometimes I think people overlook these little Bubblebacks though!

skyraider · 19 October 2011, 03:08 PM

Old things in good condition have always intrigued me: old aircraft; old guns; old trucks and now an old watch. The old watch is the only member of the list that I had never owned. It looks like that's now remedied.

Paul

cruvon · 19 October 2011, 03:36 PM

Congrats, she's a beauty!

skyraider · 19 October 2011, 03:48 PM

Thanks, Cruvon. And thanks for your advice the other day on where to find a crystal.

Paul

cruvon · 19 October 2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by skyraider

Thanks, Cruvon. And thanks for your advice the other day on where to find a crystal.

Paul

Pleasure Paul!:)

slcbbrown · 19 October 2011, 11:37 PM

To me, this watch needs a croc/gator strap. Finding a 16-17mm version may take a bit of looking. I think the pigskin suggestion someone made is a good one, if you're trying to match the current strap.

If you want a more casual look, stay away from shinier straps. Also a nice option is white stitching on a strap. If you go to "watchuseek", they have a strap forum and a list of sellers in one of the permanent postings. Must be 20-30 sellers listed.

Keeperoftime · 20 October 2011, 12:32 AM

Very nice!

SPARTAN2161 · 20 October 2011, 01:14 AM

Are you sure the dial hasn't been refurbished? I thought it should read "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" Maybe i'm wrong and these older bubble back had Officially certifed. Nice watch though! The 14k models always catch my eye

skyraider · 20 October 2011, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

To me, this watch needs a croc/gator strap. Finding a 16-17mm version may take a bit of looking. I think the pigskin suggestion someone made is a good one, if you're trying to match the current strap.

If you want a more casual look, stay away from shinier straps. Also a nice option is white stitching on a strap. If you go to "watchuseek", they have a strap forum and a list of sellers in one of the permanent postings. Must be 20-30 sellers listed.

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check out watchuseek

Paul

skyraider · 20 October 2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN2161

Are you sure the dial hasn't been refurbished? I thought it should read "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" Maybe i'm wrong and these older bubble back had Officially certifed. Nice watch though! The 14k models always catch my eye

I'm fairly certain that it's the original dial. This watch came from a friend who is a local jeweler. One of his friends is a watchmaker. They went through it before I bought it and they were certain that the dial is original.

Paul

skyraider · 21 October 2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

To me, this watch needs a croc/gator strap. Finding a 16-17mm version may take a bit of looking. I think the pigskin suggestion someone made is a good one, if you're trying to match the current strap.

If you want a more casual look, stay away from shinier straps. Also a nice option is white stitching on a strap. If you go to "watchuseek", they have a strap forum and a list of sellers in one of the permanent postings. Must be 20-30 sellers listed.

So far, one vote for pigskin band (14mm) and one vote for 16-17mm croc or gator. I have no idea. Does anyone have any photos of original bands they could post / share?
All input and help is greatly appreciated.

Paul Moore

kyle L · 21 October 2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skyraider

So far, one vote for pigskin band (14mm) and one vote for 16-17mm croc or gator. I have no idea. Does anyone have any photos of original bands they could post / share?
All input and help is greatly appreciated.

Paul Moore

On a lizard:

skyraider · 21 October 2011, 09:23 AM

That does look nice, Kyle.

Paul

Dalton · 22 October 2011, 04:03 AM

Dude! Thats a great first watch. It's in nice condition too.

19 October 2011, 02:01 PM	#1
skyraider Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 25	newbie with first rolex has a question I posted photos on the gallery page, but this post is hoping to get a little info. Here's my first rolex (I haven't owned a watch of any kind for over 20 years!!): a 1946 very original 14K gold Bubbleback. Obviously the band is not original, but just about everything else is. The dial has never been refurbished. I'd like to find a band that looks similar to what this would have come with. Any ideas? Thanks, paul moore colorado springs, co Attached Images

19 October 2011, 03:36 PM	#7
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Congrats, she's a beauty! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

20 October 2011, 12:32 AM	#11
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Very nice! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

19 October 2011, 02:06 PM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Nice bubbleback! You would probably want to look at a 17mm pigskin band, I think it is similar.

19 October 2011, 02:12 PM	#3
skyraider Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 25	Thanks, Kyle L. I'll look around and see what I can find. Paul

19 October 2011, 02:28 PM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Thanks Paul! You have a great Bubbleback, sometimes I think people overlook these little Bubblebacks though!

19 October 2011, 03:08 PM	#6
skyraider Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 25	Old things in good condition have always intrigued me: old aircraft; old guns; old trucks and now an old watch. The old watch is the only member of the list that I had never owned. It looks like that's now remedied. Paul

19 October 2011, 03:48 PM	#8
skyraider Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 25	Thanks, Cruvon. And thanks for your advice the other day on where to find a crystal. Paul

19 October 2011, 11:37 PM	#10
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	To me, this watch needs a croc/gator strap. Finding a 16-17mm version may take a bit of looking. I think the pigskin suggestion someone made is a good one, if you're trying to match the current strap. If you want a more casual look, stay away from shinier straps. Also a nice option is white stitching on a strap. If you go to "watchuseek", they have a strap forum and a list of sellers in one of the permanent postings. Must be 20-30 sellers listed.

20 October 2011, 01:14 AM	#12
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Are you sure the dial hasn't been refurbished? I thought it should read "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" Maybe i'm wrong and these older bubble back had Officially certifed. Nice watch though! The 14k models always catch my eye

21 October 2011, 09:23 AM	#17
skyraider Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 25	That does look nice, Kyle. Paul

22 October 2011, 04:03 AM	#18
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Dude! Thats a great first watch. It's in nice condition too.

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