247 Rolex Fine and Historic Bubbleback Water-resistant Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, Reference 3869

Estimate: € 2.000 –⁠ 4.000

Model: Bubbleback Reference: 3869 Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel and Pink Gold Year: 1942 Movement: Automatic Caliber: 7 3/4 Case N°: 206127 Dimensions: 23 mm Signed: Dial, movement and case Ovetto, Ovettone or Bubbleback, this is how one of the first automatic models produced by Rolex is universally known. Introduced to the market in 1933, it is an extraordinary automatic wristwatch for that time and the present 3869 is gorgeous and charming specimen of this historically important model. The case is composed of three parts with curved lugs, inclined bezel, screwed down case back and is very well looking for quality and conservation. The dial has a stunning white color with a principle of patina, luminous pink Arabic and squared numerals, outer minutes track and seconds at six o'clock. The watch is also equipped with the Oyster riveted bracelet, composed by pink gold and steel and is very well preserved.