Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3478

Luxury Watches

Swiss. This Rolex Oyster Centregraph is a highly specialized mid-century timepiece, often associated with the Canadian military market of the 1940s. The gold filled case with a stainless steel back houses a unique dial configuration featuring a 24-hour military time scale. With serial number 236091, this watch dates to approximately 1943, placing it right in the heart of the World War II era. Its engraving on the back provides a layer of personal provenance that is valued by collectors of military-interest horology. The "Centregraph" moniker refers to its distinct central sweep seconds or specialized scale layout designed for precision timing. As a rugged yet elegant Oyster model, it remains a significant example of Rolex’s wartime engineering. Initials engraved on caseback. No box.