ROLEX "Perpetual Ovetto Bubbleback" watch in rose gold and leather

Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Ovetto” Bubbleback, reference 3372, circa 1945, in 18-carat rose gold (750‰), 32 mm diameter.

A particularly attractive example of the early generations of automatic Oyster Perpetual watches, recognizable by its distinctive, deeply domed case back and its remarkable bezel adorned with engraved hour markers.

Silver dial with rose gold hour markers and hands, central seconds hand, screw-down case back, and screw-down crown signed Rolex.

Rolex automatic movement, 9¾ lignes, serviced in September 2026 by a Rolex-certified watchmaker in Paris, with excellent results on the chronocomparator.

The Bubbleback holds a special place in Rolex history.

Its prominent case back—which gave rise to the nickname “Ovetto” (“little egg”) coined by Italian collectors—was designed to house the Perpetual automatic winding mechanism within the Oyster case.

These pioneering watches thus combined two innovations that would become fundamental to Rolex’s identity: the waterproof Oyster case and the Perpetual automatic winding system.

The reference 3372 stands out in particular for its engraved bezel, a rare aesthetic feature that gives it an instantly recognizable character.

With its 18-carat rose gold case in warm tones, its elegant antique proportions, and its distinctive architecture, this example perfectly embodies the spirit of Rolex watchmaking in the 1940s.

The watch comes with its original Rolex Oyster case and outer box.

Much more than just a Vintage Rolex, this Bubbleback represents an important chapter in the development of the modern Oyster Perpetual, offering collectors a tangible link to the Manufacture’s earliest major technical achievements.