{"product_id":"1941-rolex-bubbleback-2764-big-crown-with-big-sub-dial-untouched-dial","title":"1941 Rolex Bubbleback 2764 Big Crown with Big Sub-Dial Untouched Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eRolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back, reference 2764, dates to 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents one of the most distinctive and charismatic designs from Rolex's early automatic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat immediately makes this example stand out is its remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gold-capped case has survived beautifully, with the gold still present across the case rather than being worn away through decades of use. Finding an early gold-capped Bubble Back from this period that has retained such strong definition and original material is increasingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch features its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal large Rolex Oyster crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it the desirable \u003cstrong\u003eBig Crown Bubble Back\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance collectors love. Early Bubble Backs are historically important as part of Rolex's development of the Oyster Perpetual automatic wristwatch, with their distinctive domed casebacks designed to accommodate the early self-winding rotor. Reference 2764 examples from 1941 are documented with the early automatic calibre and compact yet substantial Bubble Back case architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dial: The Star of the Watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is, without question, what makes this particular watch especially special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt retains its \u003cstrong\u003e100% original rhodium-finished dial\u003c\/strong\u003e with its beautiful natural aging and untouched vintage character. This is particularly important in the world of Bubble Backs, as a large number of surviving examples have had their dials restored or refinished over the decades. Original dials are among the most important features collectors look for in these watches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch features an exceptionally attractive \u003cstrong\u003eoversized subsidiary seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e, often described by collectors as a \u003cstrong\u003e\"Big Eye\" sub-dial\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusually large appearance gives the watch a much sportier and more technical personality, almost making it resemble a vintage chronograph despite being a time-only automatic watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding even more character is the unusual \u003cstrong\u003ered 13–24 hour scale\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the dial. Combined with the bold Arabic numerals, large subsidiary seconds, and strong hands, it gives this 1941 Rolex a fantastic \u003cstrong\u003evintage sports-watch aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike the more conventional dress-oriented Bubble Backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference was produced in a remarkable variety of dial configurations, and collectors particularly appreciate the individuality of these early Rolex designs. Auction examples of the 2764 demonstrate just how diverse and distinctive the dial variations could be, from multi-tone and applied designs to retailer-signed examples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Period Rolex Presentation Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful original period Rolex presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a burgundy velvet exterior and original Rolex printing inside the lid. A wonderful addition to this exceptional 1941 Bubble Back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference 2764\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941 production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare gold-capped case with exceptional remaining gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal large Oyster crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesirable Big Crown configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% original rhodium-finished dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStriking oversized \"Big Eye\" subsidiary seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare and highly attractive red 24-hour scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Rolex automatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecently serviced by us and working perfectly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage leather strap included — not Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Historically Important Rolex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bubble Back is one of the foundational designs in Rolex history. Produced from the 1930s into the mid-1950s, these watches earned their collector nickname from the deeply domed caseback required to house Rolex's early automatic winding system. Rolex never officially used the name \"Bubble Back,\" but it has become one of the most recognized names among vintage Rolex collectors. (\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis particular example is special because it combines several things collectors want to find in one watch: an exceptionally preserved gold-capped case, an original Big Crown, original hands, and most importantly a highly distinctive and original rhodium-finished dial with the oversized Big Eye seconds register and red 24-hour scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a watch from an era when Rolex was still experimenting with different case and dial designs, resulting in a level of variety and personality rarely found in later production watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA truly special early Rolex and an increasingly difficult-to-find example of the legendary Bubble Back in such remarkable, original condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awad Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984255340742,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1908\/2182\/files\/DSC05758.jpg?v=1787881695","url":"https:\/\/awadwatches.com\/products\/1941-rolex-bubbleback-2764-big-crown-with-big-sub-dial-untouched-dial","provider":"Awad Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}