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At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.

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Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback 2940

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    At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.

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    At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.
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Brand: Rolex
Item Number: 118779
Nickname: Rolex Bubbleback
Condition: (What's This?) Vintage
Model Name/Number: Oyster Bubbleback 2940
Serial/Year: 3XX,XXX - 1950's
Gender: Men's
Movement: Automatic winding, acrylic crystal
Case: Stainless steel w/ polished bezel (31mm)
Dial: Silver w/ Arabic hour markers
Bracelet: Complimentary leather strap strap
Box & Papers: Bob's presentation box, Certificate of Authenticity, and warranty card
Comments: This vintage Bubbleback is in working Grade and comes w/ Bob's 3-day satisfaction guarantee.  

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Model 2940

By Paul Altieri

The Rolex Bubbleback is credited as being the first official Oyster Perpetual timepiece, which included a waterproof Oyster case as well as a Perpetual movement with self-winding technology. Its feature set is characterized by a rounded case back that was developed to make room for the movement itself. The barrel-shaped case also includes broader lugs and a distinct dial, which is set with the Mercedes hands that are more commonly found on sports watches today. Dating back to the 1950s, this ref. 2940 is a precursor to the brand's immensely successful line of sports watches that were to follow in just a few short years. As an older pre-owned Rolex, the Oyster Perpetual 2940 also features an acrylic crystal, broad Arabic markers, and a dial and luminous material that have aged over the years and add tremendous character to the overall watch.

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*All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed.

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    Regarding BOB’s WATCHES / *** When purchasing an item that is as expensive as a high quality pre owned ROLEX, you’d only hope for a great experience and great service....  when dealing with BOB’s WATCHES and specifically with *** in the Service/Sales Department, you will receive not only a GREAT EXPERIENCE and GREAT SERVICE, but a truly professional and yet personal connection in which you will treated with the high quality luxury sales & service you’d expect. After my 3rd ROLEX purchase from BOB’s WATCHES, I can truly say I am VERY thankful that I made all of my purchases with ***!!!!    Thank you, ***

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    November 30, 2019
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    Superb site and transaction, phenominal delivery time. Some slight confusion concerning the special discount at the time. I didn't receive it. No big deal I would not hesitate to purchase another rolex from Bob's ! ***

    September 28, 2019
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