Rolex ref. 2940 “Bubbleback” Oyster Perpetual bracelet watch with black Arabic Radium dial
C. 1940 BC The watch is a vintage Rolex Reference 2940 'Bubbleback' Oyster Perpetual, a significant stainless steel automatic timepiece made around 1940. It features a black dial with luminous indices and a distinctively domed case back, which housed the innovative self-winding movement that made it one of the first successful watertight automatic watches ever produced by Rolex. This combination of historical significance and rarity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item in the vintage watch market. Stainless Steel Size: 34mm x 39mm; Private London Collector This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter."
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C. 1940 BC The watch is a vintage Rolex Reference 2940 'Bubbleback' Oyster Perpetual, a significant stainless steel automatic timepiece made around 1940. It features a black dial with luminous indices and a distinctively domed case back, which housed the innovative self-winding movement that made it one of the first successful watertight automatic watches ever produced by Rolex. This combination of historical significance and rarity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item in the vintage watch market. Stainless Steel Size: 34mm x 39mm; Private London Collector This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter."