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All Original Antique ROLEX Oyster Chronometer with Bubble Back
This watch was SOLD on November 19, 2012 (Destination: Manila, Philippines).
![]() Accessories: none Crystal: acrylic Dial Width: 24 mm Dial Height: 24 mm |
Movement: 15 rubis manual-wind Case: stainless steel Case Width: 28 mm without crown Case Height: 36 mm with lugs Case Number: 234782, 3386 Movement Number: NA Bracelet: leather Bracelet Width: 16 mm Bracelet Length: 6.5 in (measures up to 8 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made ROLEX Oyster Chronometer Manual-Wind Watch
- 100% ALL ORIGINAL / Complete ROLEX parts
- black detail against satin white face
- gold-plated steel case, screw-down crown & clasp
- stainless steel bubble back
- red leather band
- 15 rubis manual-wind
I described this watch as having 100% ALL ORIGINAL parts though the band is new because leather bands are disposable & need to be replaced after some time of use. They are not considered a permanent part of the watch.
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System

gold-plated steel case
satin white dial or face
The dial has acquired scattered age spotting due to age but its line & letter detailing have remained clear & crisp.

gold-plated steel hands
cut gold-plated steel Arabic numeral hour markers

black ROLEX symbol, ROLEX name logo & "OYSTER CHRONOMETER" at 12 o'clock
black "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock
clearly-marked black grid

original ROLEX "OYSTER PATENT" screw-down gold-plated steel crown
clear acrylic crystal

replacement used red leather band
Bracelet Length: 6 in (measures up to 7.75 in with case)

original ROLEX gold-plated steel clasp

stainless steel Bubble back embossed with serial numbers & hand-engraved with "H.S. ORCHARD", "VICTORIA B.G." & "R.G.A.F.".

reverse side of case back embossed with "OYSTER WATCH CO", "GENEVA SWISS", "PATENTED", "RWC LTC" & serial numbers


Swiss-made ROLEX 15 rubis manual-wind movement - tested by our experienced technician