Vintage Rolex Oyster Commander WW2 Men’s Military Watch

Up for sale is a remarkable piece of horological history: a genuine Vintage Oyster Watch Company Oyster Commander from the World War II era. The Oyster Watch Company was owned and operated by Rolex, and during WWII, Rolex utilized the Oyster Watch Co. name to work around wartime tariffs and import restrictions in certain markets, particularly in the United Kingdom and Canada. Because of these regulations, watches were branded Oyster Watch Company instead of Rolex, even though they were manufactured using Rolex components, built to the same standards, and housed in Rolex’s patented waterproof Oyster cases. While the dial does not display the Rolex name, this is a true Rolex-built watch, making it a highly desirable and historically important collector’s piece. This example features the classic Oyster Commander configuration and is powered by its original high-end 17 jewel Caliber 59 movement, which is more premium and less common than the standard 15 jewel Cal. 59 movements typically found in these watches. The watch is currently running smoothly and keeping accurate time. The watch has an extremely unique personalized caseback engraving dated 1941, adding character and individuality that is consistent with a World War II–era timepiece. At some point during its lifetime, the crown tube was replaced, and the watch no longer operates as a screw-down crown. It now functions like a standard watch crown, allowing you to wind and pull the crown out to set the time without first needing to unscrew it. The watch has aged gracefully and shows signs of use and age consistent with a genuine WWII-era timepiece. The dial, hands, case, and movement are original, preserving its vintage authenticity and strong collector appeal. It is fitted with a brand new high-end black leather strap. Key Details: • Brand: Oyster Watch Company (Rolex-owned wartime brand) • Model: Oyster Commander • Movement: Original Caliber 59 (High-end 17 Jewel version) • Case Size: Approximately 29mm • Era: World War II (1940s) • Condition: Running and keeping accurate time; shows signs of use and age • Dial: Original dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands • Strap: Brand new high-end black leather strap Whether you are a vintage Rolex collector or a fan of historically significant wartime timepieces, this Oyster Watch Company Oyster Commander represents an outstanding opportunity to own a true Rolex-built watch from one of the most fascinating chapters in Swiss watchmaking history. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.