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A unique wristwatch by an iconic maker representing horological and motoring history is coming up for auction next month.
The circa 1948 gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 ‘Bubbleback’ was presented to Sir (Harold) Stanford Cooper (1889-1976) on the occasion of his 30 years with Ford Motor Company Ltd, including Vice-Chairmanship.
Sir Harold, was knighted in 1945 and served as a Managing Director of The Ford Motor Company until stepping down in 1947 to co-ordinate the activities of Associated Companies in Europe and Africa.
During the war, he served on the Scott Committee on Land Utilisation in Rural Areas.
The watch bears a presentation inscription on the rear. Consigned by a private client, it is estimated to fetch £2,000-4,000 when it comes up at Cotswold Auctioneers Kinghams on February 12.
The ‘Bubbleback’, was Rolex’s first self-winding water resistant wrist watch, the addition of the self-winding assembly to a manual wind movement led to the distinctive profile of the case back and the watch’s nickname.
