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Vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket WW2 Military Watch
■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a Vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket World War II–era military-style wristwatch, a highly desirable early Rolex model associated with the brand’s tool-watch production during and immediately following WWII, when Rolex supplied reliable timepieces for military and civilian use, making watches from this period historically important and highly collectible.
The watch is running and holding accurate time.
The watch is fitted with a brand new high-end Praesidus Bonklip-style stainless steel bracelet, which perfectly complements the period-correct military aesthetic.
The dial was likely repainted at some point in its lifetime, which is common for watches of this age. Despite this, the watch presents extremely well and retains strong vintage character.
The watch is in fantastic physical condition for its age. Photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully.
The caseback features a personalized engraving dated to 1945, adding unique historical character and a direct connection to the WWII era.
This piece features a classic military layout with bold Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and an inner 24-hour track—hallmarks of practical wartime tool watches.
Key Details
• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Sky-Rocket
• Era: World War II period
• Movement: Manual-wind mechanical
• Bracelet: New Praesidus Bonklip-style stainless steel bracelet
• Condition: Running and keeping accurate time
• Dial: Likely refinished in the past
• Caseback: Personalized engraving dated 1945
A highly collectible early Rolex military-style watch with strong historical appeal and outstanding presence on the wrist.
Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.
► 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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