ROLEX VICTORY WW2
Description
ROLEX VICTORY WW2 The Rolex Victory is a rare watch made by Rolex for the Canadian market during World War II. These watches were sold in military stores and privately purchased by servicemen, often worn during their deployment in Europe. The Victory came in cases made from steel, silver, or gold-plated materials, with some produced locally by Pioneer or ID. It featured a compact 28.5–30 mm water-resistant case and a modified FHF caliber 30 movement, renamed the Rolex caliber 59. The dials often had 24-hour markings, Arabic numerals, and luminous hands, designed for easy legibility. Models were available with either subsidiary seconds or central seconds. This watch shares its history with the Rolex Skyrocket and Canadian Oyster models, representing an early chapter of Rolex’s wartime production. Today, it stands as a rare collectible and a piece of wearable history. The present watch is a rare Rolex Victory in remarkably good overall condition. This is noteworthy because many Rolex Victory watches were heavily worn during World War II, often in demanding military environments. Finding one in such preserved condition, even with signs of wear and light aging on the dial, is truly exceptional. The watch is all original and matching. The dial, featuring red 24-hour markings, is untouched and not reprinted. The case is unsigned, as expected for Rolex Victory models, but the serial numbers and the "Made in USA" ID factory mark are correctly engraved inside the caseback. This aligns with the history of these watches, which had American-made cases paired with Swiss dials and movements.While the watch shows natural aging, this is entirely normal for a piece of this era. Notably, the original radium on the hands and markers is still intact, adding to its authenticity and historical value Circa 1945, Serial n. 1129,xxx, Diameter 30mm.