Rolex - Oyster Vintage Flatback Junior Sport tropical patina dial Army WW - 2784 - Unisex - 1901-1949

The Rolex Oyster Junior Sport, such as this Reference 2784, was introduced in the early 1930's. It was part of the models nicknamed “Flatback” by collectors. It was the perfect alternative to the Bubbleback, for clients looking for a slimmer case and non-hooded lugs.

Today's offering showcases this all original World War II "boy's size" Rolex Victory. In the late 1930's Rolex ran an ad campaign titled "Time flies" featuring the exploits of renowned pioneering aviators wearing Rolex watches. The successful campaign created a high demand for these pieces among the pilots of the era.
As World War II came into full swing, suddenly the world found itself with a large number of pilots. The watch of choice for these aviators was the "Boy's size" Rolex Oyster with manually wound movement, sweep seconds hand (if possible), and a luminous numbered dial. The RAF pilots won the Battle of Britain wearing these distinguished watches.* This particular model, the Oyster Junior Sport ref. 2784, was sold only in Canada. They were marketed to Canadian soldiers heading overseas and sold them in PX stores. And unlike some similar watches, the case and crown were full Rolex Oyster models.

Serial: 17xxxx 1941
Case: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver, gold furniture
Crystal: Acrylic
Bracelet: leather
Winding: Manual
Movement Type: Mechanical
Calibre:
Jewels: 15
Waterproof: No
Model Reference: 2784
Date of issue: c.1941
Dimensions
Width (without crown): 30mm
Lug width: 16mm
Lug height: (lug to lug) 35mm aprox.
Wrist size: Adjustable
Dial: great condition
orignal rolex crown, signed , and Buckle! and probably strap

*We are a Boutique-watch Business, that focus on - rare - singular - and different watches.

SCOPE of delivery:
Watch.
extra straps
orange style rolex strap?
rolex orignal buckle.
Condition:
* watch is not polished.
* watch has been tested and working serviced.
good condition.

CONDITION REPORT: subjective to a collector´s eye :-)
Watch has slight scratches for being a vintage watch, in case, bezel, crystal and dial.
glass in good condition 8 of 10
Case slight scratches 8,5/10
Bezel slight scratches 8,5/10
Belt/bracelet slight scratches 9/10 mint new bracelet.
Dial in good condition for being vintage 8,5/10
Buckle/buckle slight scratches 9/10.
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*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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
* read description carefully.
* Watch is sold according European Union laws and regulations.
* warranty to be covered, only if not used with watchwinders or opened the watch.
* we cannot cover it if watch has not been worked by us.
* we do not recommend watch winders it can magnetize the watch
* Buyer has to pay taxes if buying outside the European Union.
- If in Canary Islands, taxes also apply.
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