1946 Rolex Vintage Mens Oyster Perpetual Bubble Bubbleback Watch, Ref. 3131 - 14K Gold 10K Gold-Filled Introduced in the 1930s

Introduced in the 1930s

It has a traditional size for a square watch from the era

The wording on the back is still strong and clear

Adding to it rarity is the fact that it's the only example we''ve ever seen done with this unusual case design

brands like Croton were not trying to make “a diver” or “a racing chronograph” in isolation - they were trying to build a single wristwatch capable of handling anything its owner might reasonably ask of it

1946 Rolex Vintage Mens Oyster Perpetual Bubble Bubbleback Watch, Ref. 3131 - 14K Gold 10K Gold-Filled Introduced in the 1930sToday's offering showcases this wonderful all original ref. 3131 Bubbleback made circa 1946. Produced from 1939 to 1946, these exclusive watches are very fine and desirable. Housed in one of Rolex's first water tight Oyster cases, this wristwatch originally offered its owner complete protection against water and dust. Inside the ruggedly elegant case Rolex place an early self winding Perpetual movement, keeping the watch powered by movements of the