Rolex Big Bubbleback Aka Ovettone Rare French Case Honeycomb Red Officially Dial

During the 40s the French government instituted a ban for gold imports and all the gold items had to be produced with the metal sold directly from the Bank of France or some authorized jewelers. Swiss watch brands started to export to France their watches without the cases, which were then made locally, under license, by all the amazing jewelers located in Paris. Since all these jewelers used to hand-made their objects, not many of these French-made cases watches were produced among the years.

Delighted to offer for sale a very rare example of a French Case-made Rolex Big Bubbleback watch from the late 40s. This beautiful watch was made by French case-maker Boîtor in a 35mm 18Kt Pink Gold Case with a Padellone shape. The case with all its French Hallmarks looks unpolished. The dial is has exquisite Honeycomb finished with a very warm tone. OCC writing with Red Officially complete the thing. Automatic 630 bubbleback caliber. This is a truly connoisseurs watch in stunning conditions.