Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback 1858
1933–?2 variants
The first bubbleback, launched in 1933 with Rolex’s new Perpetual rotor inside the Oyster case. Early examples bear “Oyster Perpetual” on the dial.
Variants over time
Production years have not been recorded for these variants.
Variants
- Didactic, No Reference on CaseUndated
Very early example: no reference number in the case, case signed Oyster Watch Co., and a movement engraved with instructions on how to take it apart. Black dial with luminous indexes and skeleton hands; Rolésium case.
Bubbleback caseback - Black Gilt Dial, Small SecondsUndated
Black gilt dial with subsidiary seconds at six o’clock, in a 31 mm steel case (circa 1930s).
Small seconds
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Oyster Perpetual
- Reference
- 1858
- Category
- Dress
- Production
- 1933–?
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Movement
- Automatic
Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.
Read more
- The Rolex Bubble Back History: A Comprehensive Collector's GuideRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
- 6 Beautiful Photographs of the Bubbleback ref 3131Read more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Rolex Bubblebacks: A Collector's Guide to the Iconic Vintage WatchRead more at Sotheby's (opens in a new tab)