Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 2280
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1942
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Oyster Precision, reference 2280, is a manual-wind wristwatch dating to circa 1942. The timepiece features an Oyster case, a design characterized by its three-part construction and a screw-down crown.
The watch is equipped with a manually-wound movement. The silver-toned dial shows uniform patina and includes rose gold-tone Arabic numerals and matching rose gold-tone feuille hands, with a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the six o'clock mark. The watch is fitted with a smooth steel bezel and is presented on a metallic bracelet. The watch is categorized by the vendor as a midsize model. According to the seller, the exterior shows a symmetrical case and features a caseback engraving, although the specific text or image of the engraving is not provided in the source documentation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1942
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Bezel
- Smooth steel
- Movement
- Manually-wound
- Case type
- Oyster
- Dial details
- Rose gold-tone Arabic numerals and feuille hands
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Silver-toned dial with uniform surface patina • Rose gold-tone Arabic numerals and feuille hands • Subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position • Screw-down winding crown
- Case and Dial Design
- The Rolex Oyster Precision reference 2280 is constructed with a three-part Oyster case, a system designed for water resistance that involves components screwing into each other. The watch features a smooth steel bezel and a screw-down crown, which were components associated with the Oyster series. The case is described as midsize by the vendor. The dial surface displays a silver finish with uniform patina accumulated over time. The hour markers consist of rose gold-tone Arabic indices, which are paired with matching rose gold-tone feuille-style hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the bottom of the dial, centered at the six o'clock mark. The word 'Precision' is printed above the subsidiary dial, and the Rolex Oyster logo is positioned below the twelve o'clock marker.
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch is attributed to circa 1942 by the vendor. The overall condition is reported as strong, characterized by a symmetrical case geometry. The dial reflects its age through a uniform layer of patina. The seller mentions that the caseback features an engraving, although no photograph confirms the specific content of this engraving. The watch is presented on a metallic bracelet, though the source does not provide specific details regarding its origin or period of manufacture in relation to the watch head.
- Movement and Functionality
- This timepiece operates on a manual-wind mechanical movement. The watch functions as a straightforward timekeeper, omitting secondary complications. The design is described by the vendor as a descendant of early Rolex Oyster models, utilizing the water-resistant case architecture to protect the manually-wound caliber inside. The crown is used to wind the watch and manage the time setting, adhering to the standard operation of screw-down Oyster crowns.
Identification
- Reference
- 2280
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific details of the caseback engraving mentioned are not visible in the provided photographs.
- Research required: The precise mechanical condition of the manual-wind movement is not verified.