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 wrist.
Equipped with nineteen jewels, a self-compensating Breguet mainspring, and the company's patented Super-Balance system for greater accuracy, this fine watch the timekeeping standards of discriminating owners.
What separates this watch from other Bubblebacks its it beautiful all original condition. It is fully original down to the dial, all hands, and Oyster Patent winding crown, which still screws down well.
The case has very nice thick lugs which have not been polished significantly. It's a very well-preserved Bubbleback. Our photos couldn't do it justice. The high-grade Rolex Perpetual movement is clean.
Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the movement which winds very smoothly and is running strong and true.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Please note: A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 1, p. 214.
- Manufacturer: Rolex
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1946
- Serial no.: 412,510
- Model: Reference 3131
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 14K yellow gold
- Case markings (inside): Rolex, 3131, 14K Gold, Geneve Swiss, Patented
- Case condition: Better than near mint with light signs of polishing.
- Dimensions: Mens size, 32mm wide (excluding crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip, 14mm thick
- Dial: Eggshell white warmed to a light sepia, gold roman numeral and dart indexes, signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, original, better than excellent condition
- Hands: Original, gold, "feuille" hour and minute hands, blue steel center seconds hand, pleasing condition
- Movement type: High quality, genuine Rolex, self-winding, self-compensating Breguet hairspring, Super-Balance system
- Movement markings: Rolex Perpetual, Chronometer, Super-Balance, Swiss Made, Patented
- Jewels: 19 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes. freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
