Rolex Oyster Royal 2280

Last updated: July 21, 2025
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal 2280 watch with a brown leather strap and silver round case, elegantly displaying the time.

Brand: 

Rolex

Model Line:

Oyster Royal

Production Period:

1938-1942

Caliber/s:

Rolex 10 1/2 Hunter

Case Width:

31mm

Case Height:

~38.5mm

Lug Width:

16mm

Rolex Oyster Royal 2280 Description

A manually-wound model from the late 1930s/early 1940s significant for its “Oyster Royal” designation. This branding signaled a superior grade of movement, often with more jewels and adjustments for higher precision. Housed in a classic tonneau-shaped Oyster case, the 2280 is a prime example of Rolex’s successful strategy of combining everyday durability with high-performance timekeeping, a fusion that was fundamental to building the brand’s prestigious reputation.

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