Vintage 1941 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Ref. 3869 – Automatic
              
              
                
                  $3,200
                
              
                  $4,500
                
              
      
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                $3,200
              
            
                $4,500
              
            
      
      -29%
    
    
      
        SKU: 529-12900
      
    
  This early-generation Rolex Bubble Back captures the pioneering era of self-winding wristwatches. Crafted circa 1941, the reference 3869 features a 24mm stainless steel Oyster case with the signature rounded “bubble” caseback — designed to house Rolex’s newly developed Perpetual rotor movement. The silver dial is detailed with applied stick markers and a small-seconds sub dial at six o’clock, maintaining a clean and balanced mid-century aesthetic. A remarkable example of Rolex innovation from the 1940s, combining early automatic technology with the brand’s hallmark Oyster waterproof case.
Specifications:
- Brand: Rolex
 - Model: Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back
 - Reference: 3869
 - Year: Circa 1941
 - Case: 24mm Stainless Steel, Screw-Down Crown and Caseback
 - Dial: Silver with Silver Stick Markers and Sub-Dial Second Hand
 - Crystal: Acrylic
 - Movement: Automatic (Perpetual Rotor)
 - Serial Number: 20....
 - Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap, Stainless Steel Buckle (Replacement)
 - Condition: Vintage, Excellent for Age
 
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