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Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal WW2 Men’s Military Watch

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$1999.00
BRAND:
Rolex
MODEL:
Rolex Oyster Royal
MOVEMENT:
Mechanical (Manual)
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
YEAR:
1940-1949
CASE SIZE:
30 mm
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
DIAL COLOR:
Beige, White
BAND MATERIAL:
Leather
WATER RESISTANCE:
Not Water Resistant
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a vintage Rolex Oyster Royal wristwatch from the World War II era. This historic piece embodies Rolex’s early Oyster case design combined with military-style utility, making it a highly collectible example of the brand’s wartime tool watches. The watch is in full working condition—it is currently running well and holding accurate time. It is powered by a manual wind movement with 15 jewels, a fine example of Rolex’s reliable engineering from this period. The stainless steel case measures 30mm in diameter, preserving its compact wartime profile. This example is fitted with a brand new black leather strap, giving it a clean and wearable look while respecting its vintage character. All visible parts of the watch are original, including the dial, case, movement, and signed crown. The hands appear to have been re-lumed at some point in its life. Key Details: • Brand: Rolex • Model: Oyster Royal • Era: World War II period (1940s) • Case Size: 30mm stainless steel • Movement: Manual wind, 15 jewels • Strap: Brand new black leather strap • Condition: Full working order; running and keeping accurate time; all parts original with hands likely re-lumed • Features: Screw-down Oyster crown, military-style dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock This Rolex Oyster Royal is a significant piece of both watchmaking and wartime history, offering collectors an authentic and highly desirable vintage Rolex with timeless appeal. Ships carefully and securely. Feel free to message me with any questions.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Bezel Color:Silver
Number of Jewels:15 Jewels
Indices:Arabic Numerals
With Papers:No
Vintage:Yes
Case Color:Silver
Department:Men
Caseback:Screwback
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Black
Watch Shape:Round
Style:Classic, Military, Sport
With Original Box/Packaging:No
Features:12-Hour Dial, Seconds Hand, Swiss Movement
Display:Analog

► ARCHIVE FILE: ROLEX — BRAND HISTORY

Rolex shaped the modern sports watch through the waterproof Oyster case, Perpetual rotor, and icons like the Submariner and GMT-Master, making period-correct originality central to vintage collecting.

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