Rolex bubble back help

[Bladeshot]

All,
Friend of mine got this from his uncle. Looks to be a 2940 and serial number dates to 1944.

It has FAB Suisse on the dial. Don’t see any examples with this dial and I wondered if you all have any experience with this one. Would you say it’s a Reference 2940? (I have yet to pop the back, but I will). I’ll have it serviced for my friend and give it back to him.

Just looking for any experience or insight, and anything specific I could pass on to him about this piece. He said it was given to his uncle by someone who was a Rolex employee or dealer, during the 1940s.

Thanks in advance!

[DarknerImperator]

Nice and original dial !

Congratulation!

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by DarknerImperator

Nice and original dial !



Congratulation!

Francesco, thank you! I’ll pass along your compliments to the owner. Do you often see “FAB SUISSE” printed on the dial?

[DarknerImperator]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Francesco, thank you! I’ll pass along your compliments to the owner. Do you often see “FAB SUISSE” printed on the dial?

Not that often " double signed" Fab Swiss & Swiss Made.....

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by DarknerImperator

Not that often " double signed" Fab Swiss & Swiss Made.....

I did not realize that was called “double signed”, thank you!