RolexOyster Perpetual

KEY FACTS

• This Rolex Oyster Perpetual is offered by a ptrade seller in the UK
• A vintage 'Bubbleback' reference crafted in yellow gold
• Presented with its chronometer paperwork dated 1938 - the original box and warranty paperwork is not included
• The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order
• The vendor also notes some marks on the case and crystal commensurate with age

ABOUT THIS WATCH

• The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Bubbleback' is a classic watch that captures the essence of Rolex’s early innovation
• Introduced in the early 1930s, during a time when wristwatches were rising in popularity, the Bubbleback played a pivotal role in watch design history
• This period saw the transition from pocket watches to wristwatches, driven by practical demands, such as the need for military precision and everyday convenience
• One of the most notable advancements of this era was Rolex’s introduction of the self-winding movement in 1931, featuring a full rotor that gave rise to the brand's "Perpetual" legacy
• To accommodate the thicker movement while maintaining a water-tight Oyster case, Rolex designed the distinctive domed caseback, giving these watches the nickname 'Bubbleback'
• The reference 3130 offers variety in its configuration, appealing to vintage collectors
• This example comes with a two-piece yellow gold case, with Arabic numeral hour markers and a thermally blued handset, accompanied by a sub-second register
• Keeping this watch strapped to the wrist is an aftermarket green nato strap

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