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## Rolex Ref. 5018 Bombé Automatic Steel — Diamond Dial A compelling early automatic wristwatch from Rolex, this **Reference 5018**, circa 1951, represents an important period in the brand's post-war development of self-winding timepieces. The stainless steel case features distinctive **bombé lugs**, characterized by their smooth, sculpted curvature and elegant wrist presence. The silvered dial has developed attractive, even aging consistent with its vintage and features applied dagger markers, an Arabic numeral at 12, center seconds, and diamond hour markers. Powering the watch is an early Rolex automatic **Perpetual movement**, Movement No. N85787, utilizing the self-winding rotor system that became central to Rolex's mechanical watchmaking. The stainless steel Oyster-style case is fitted with a screw-down case back with signed interior. ### Specifications **Brand:** Rolex **Model:** Oyster Perpetual **Reference:** 5018 **Circa:** 1951 **Movement:** Rolex automatic Perpetua...