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3037 - ROLEX · OYSTER PERPETUAL “BUBBLEBACK”
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Estimation
CHF 3,500 - 5,000 (€3,700 - 5,500)Sale fees
ROLEX · OYSTER PERPETUAL “BUBBLEBACK” Ref. 3130 · ca. 1940–1945 · 14K yellow gold · 32 mm The strikingly domed case back houses the early Perpetual winding mechanism and gave the “Bubbleback” its legendary collector’s nickname. In this small Ref. 3130, warm yellow gold and soft curves meet one of Rolex’s defining innovations. Compact, full of character, and technically groundbreaking—an early automatic watch with an unmistakable silhouette. Movement number: N 75,896 Case: Gently rounded Oyster case in yellow gold with a smooth bezel and a strikingly domed Bubbleback case back. Screw-down Oyster crown and Plexiglass. Dial: Silvered with gold-colored bar indices and luminous hands, plus a blued central seconds hand. “Officially Certified Chronometer” inscription. Movement: Automatic, Rolex Perpetual rotor movement, chronometer Functions: Three-hand watch with central seconds hand Strap: Brown leather strap Clasp: Later Rolex pin buckle in 18K yellow gold Box: No · Papers: No Condition: Well-preserved case curves and fine scratches on the Plexiglas. Beautiful dial with slight signs of moisture at 4 o’clock; luminescent material on the hands remains vivid.
Auction details
Rapp Fall Auction 2026 - Fine WatchesAuction house
Auktionshaus Rapp +41 7 19 23 77 44 online@rapp-auktionen.chDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.
Delivery Options
Nach vollständigem Zahlungseingang erfolgt der Versand: innerhalb der Schweiz mit Schweizer Post vom 30. November bis 18. Dezember 2026, ins Ausland mit Fed Ex bis 15. Dezember 2026. Eine persönliche oder selbst organisierte Abholung ist möglich.