Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5018, Bombay Case
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5018, Bombay Case
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- United States · usually 4–7 days after dispatch, insured and tracked Check the Shipping Flowchart here
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A guide for this piece: about $1,041, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
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Curved Bombay-case lugs frame the gold-coloured dial of this Rolex Oyster Perpetual5018.
The Piece
Width is 33 mm, lug spacing 18.5 mm and wrist fit about 19 cm. The black aftermarket strap was separately graded unused/S.
Details
- Maker/reference: Rolex Oyster Perpetual5018, historically called Bubbleback/Bombay case
- Movement: Automatic; historical18,000 vibrations/hour
- Materials: Stainless steel/yellow-gold bezel and gold-coloured dial
- Width/lugs: Historical33/18.5 mm (1.30/0.73 in), crown excluded
- Fit: about 19 cm (7.48 in)
- Strap: Black aftermarket leather, unused/S
- Timing: Past dial-up about−25 seconds/day, not a current rate
- Included: Watch only; no original accessories recorded
Condition
Original body B and aftermarket strap S ranks apply to different components. Thin glass scratches, case/bezel scratches and aged/damaged dial and hands; a newer strap does not make the watch unused. No overhaul was performed in the individual record. A past dial-up rate around −25 seconds/day is not current timing. Winding, fastening, dial stability and seals need hands-on inspection, with no original accessories or pressure clearance assumed. See Japanese condition ranks.
Authenticity & Care
Keep dry pending a qualified watchmaker's inspection of the movement, seals, crown and fastening. Do not open the case, polish the finish or disturb the dial at home. Have leather condition and spring-bar seating checked before wear.
Delivery from Japan
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