Rolex 2318

A classic, manually-wound dress watch from the early 1930s, significant for representing Rolex’s core, non-Oyster business of that era. With its simple, elegant 30mm round case, often with beautiful dial variations like sector or “bow-tie” designs, the 2318 was a standard gentleman’s watch. Its importance lies in embodying the accessible luxury and everyday reliability that built the Rolex brand’s foundational reputation, distinct from the more rugged Oyster line that would later become famous.