Friday, 30 May 2025

Rolex Big Bubbleback ref 5031 from 1946-47

Of all the Rolex Big Bubbleback, my favourites are the Rolex 4467, 5030, 5031, 6031,5075 series, with the straight lugs that resemble the look of the normal Rolex Bubbleback. My first Rolex steel and gold bezel big Bubbleback ref 5031 was found in September 2007, another ref 4467 in solid gold in the year 2011. From then onwards, I have started to focus on collecting the Big Bubbleback series.

The Big bubbleback series are quite rare especially those with straight lugs. Fortunately, from 2007 till now, during the span of 18 years, I was able to find 4 references 5030/5031/6031/6075 from Hong Kong, USA, and Germany in original dials. The latest one is 18k rose gold 5030, all with the signature straight lugs.


Found. In year 2007

Rolex 6031 from Germany from April 2021

Ref 5075 April 2021

Rolex 5030 Jan 2025 comes with a nice Rolex American bracelet.

Last week, i was able to find one Rolex 5031. The watch was produced in 1947. It will fit nicely with the rest of his brothers in August when I am back Singapore for a short break.







Recently, the Rolex big bubbleback did very well in Bonham’s auction














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