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Geneva, November 8th-9th, 2025

Geneva, Nov 07, 2026

LOT 241

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5028, "OVETTONE", STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 6,000 - 10,000

HKD 58,000 - 96,000 / USD 7,300 - 12,200 / EUR 6,500 - 10,800 / JPY 1,160,000 - 1,920,000

A very fine and rare, early, large, stainless steel, self winding center second wristwatch

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model "Ovettone"

Reference 5028

Year circa 1940's

Case No. 412124

Caliber 17 jewels

Diameter 36

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Already unusual by its large 36 mm size back in the 1940's when most watches were sized at around 30 mm, this Ovettone or Big Bubble has been maintained in all original condition still featuring its radium index dial still reacting to the Geiger counter.

Provenance

Property of a Japanese gentleman