Retailed by Beyer: 'Bubbleback' Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3131 Yellow gold wristwatch Circa 1938
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 14, 02:50 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Retailed by Beyer:
'Bubbleback' Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3131
Yellow gold wristwatch
Circa 1938
Dial: black
Calibre: automatic, jeweled
Movement number: 9'940
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 56'170
Closure: gold plated Rolex buckle
Dimensions: 33 mm
Signed: case and movement / dial signed Rolex and Beyer
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Highly charismatic, the Rolex 'Bubbleback' is one of the brand's most momentous models ever produced.
Although the first examples of the Rolex 'Bubbleback' were discovered in 1918, it was not until the 1930s that Rolex had incorporated the model with their first automatic movement. Available in numerous materials and unusual styles, the Rolex 'Bubbleback' never fails to spark the hearts of vintage watch collectors.
This particular version with yellow gold case from circa 1938 has a black Rolex and Beyer double-signed dial which makes it highly collectible.