0. GENERAL INFO: this is a extremely rare piece from our collection. * 1yr warranty, just serviced. - Plenty of references here *We are a a group of collectors that are crazy watchlovers, with collector buying approach. - a Boutique-watch Business, that focus on - rare - singular - and different watches.- not the typical watch reseller. HISTORY OF THE MODEL: *This example soars way over the competition. a wonderful dress watch, a rare combination of steel and white orange patina, with gold plated case, and a its a ovetto style case, and a very rare combination. The Rolex Bubbleback was the world’s first automatic waterproof wristwatch and was launched in 1931. This particular model is the REFerence 2940, the most common bubbleback , which is even rarer and is in outstanding condition. This model is from aprox 1950s ( 1948 probably) and its called due to the fact of the similar as an egg with its bubbleback case. The ovetto. in this model, a rare combination of gold plated with steel, patina dial gives the combination an outstanding presence. -> A. CONDITION; * watch has been Recently Serviced and tested. *1 year warranty. *We are watch collectors and curators with own watchmaker. *watch not polished as far as we know. * maybe repainted dial dial,as far as we know. * light scratches on dial case and crystal due to aging. Movement: 630 caliber. Dial: Patina extured with gilt track outer, and numerals Arabic second divisions with Arabic numeral 5 minute plus index markers, tilted pointer hands , gilt center second blue... could probably refinished at some point, Case: Polished plated tonneau form. screw down crown, steel screw down bubble back, Strap/Bracelet: brown. Signed: Case, dial and movement C. SPECS: Case Size - 32.00 mm * wrist photos made with 16.5 cm wrist for measure purposes. Movement - automatic. Gender - Unisex Dial Color - orange patina gold sector dial, Approximate Age - 1940s -1950 circa. Case Material - Steel and gold plated. Bracelet - Leather. Bezel - steel. Case Back - Solid bubble back Caliber bubbleback automatic. CONDITION REPORT: subjective to me as a collector: Watch has minimal scratches due to being vintage in case, bezel and back case, as well as crystal and dial . nothing to worry about. glass in good condition 9 of 10 Case 9, 75/10 Bezel 9,75/10 Belt/bracelet slight scratches 9/10 mint generic bracelet. Dial in good condition 9/10 Buckle/buckle slight scratches 9/10. D. SCOPE OF DELIVERY: *watch *complimentary straps. replacement .......................................¬.......................................¬.¬............................... We are watch collectors by heart, and passionate curators We offer rare , different and singular watches We take care of the watch, as if it was for us. 1 year warranty. We ship our watches from Madrid, Spain. ..................................... IMPORTANT INFORMATION: * read description carefully. * returns are accepted during the first 14 days, buyer pays the return according the rules * Watch is sold according European Union Tax Margin Scheme * Buyer has to pay taxes if buying outside the European Union. - If in Canary Islands, taxes also apply. * Photos are part of description, please watch carefully.