Rolex
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Ref. 3696 – Rare Majestic Dial – 1938
Held in a bank vault and shipped fully insured. Viewings by appointment.
- Trading in vintage watches since 2009
- Also listed on Chrono24, with Buyer Protection
- Condition reported honestly, including flaws
Specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Bubbleback
- Reference
- 3696
- Year
- 1938
- Case material
- Rose gold
- Diameter
- 31 mm
- Movement
- Automatic
- Dial colour
- Silver, Two-Tone
- Crystal
- Plexiglass
- Movement type
- Automatic
About this watch
An exceptionally rare and beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback, reference 3696, dating from 1938.
This remarkable early example features an elegant rose gold three-piece Oyster case and a highly unusual Majestic dial, one of the most distinctive and sought-after dial designs found on early Rolex Bubblebacks.
The beautifully aged silver dial features an attractive combination of applied Arabic numerals and hour markers, complemented by luminous hands and an exceptionally rare red central seconds hand. This striking red detail gives the watch a unique character and makes it particularly appealing to vintage Rolex collectors.
The warm rose gold case, charming dial patina and unusual design perfectly capture the spirit of Rolex watchmaking from the late 1930s.
A fascinating and seldom-seen variation of the legendary Bubbleback, combining historical significance, rarity and exceptional vintage charm.