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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback 2940 WW2 Men’s Watch

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BRAND:
Rolex
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback reference 2940 men’s wristwatch from the World War II era. The Bubbleback is one of Rolex’s most historically significant early automatic models, representing Rolex’s pioneering work in self-winding wristwatch technology during the 1930s–1940s. The watch is running and holding accurate time. The watch is fitted on an aftermarket high-end black leather strap. All other components of the watch are original. The dial displays classic Arabic numerals, a clean and well-balanced layout, and the iconic Rolex Oyster Perpetual signature, giving the watch strong vintage character and timeless appeal. The robust Oyster case houses Rolex’s early automatic movement, which is visible in the provided photos. The watch is in good physical condition for its age, showing visible signs of use and age consistent with a genuine vintage piece that has been worn and preserved over decades. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully. Key Details: • Brand: Rolex • Model: Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback • Reference: 2940 • Era: World War II / 1940s • Case Size: Approximately 34 mm • Movement: Automatic • Strap: Aftermarket high-end black leather strap • Function: Running and holding accurate time A highly collectible and historically important Rolex Bubbleback with strong vintage presence and enduring desirability. A wonderful addition to any serious vintage Rolex or military-era watch collection. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

► ARCHIVE FILE: ROLEX — BRAND HISTORY

Rolex began in London in 1905, when Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis founded Wilsdorf & Davis to case Swiss movements for the British market. Wilsdorf registered the Rolex name in 1908, choosing it because it was short, easy to pronounce in any language, and fit neatly on a dial. He then set about proving that wristwatches, still dismissed as jewelry, could be precision instruments: a Rolex earned the first chronometer certificate granted to a wristwatch in 1910, a Kew Class A certificate followed in 1914, and the firm moved to Geneva in 1919.

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