Rolex Ref. 2280 Oyster Imperial Flatback

A Rolex identified by the owner as reference 2280, an Oyster Imperial Flatback with a lovely sector dial. The warm light dial is visibly signed Rolex Oyster Imperial and arranged with applied Arabic numerals at twelve, three, and nine, rectangular hour markers, an enclosed central field, a divided outer minute track, and small seconds with its own railway register. Two photographs document the complete crystal-on watch and a low side profile showing the curved silver-tone case, flat caseback, Oyster Patent crown, pointed lugs, and tan leather strap. The watch is recorded here as sold; its production date, movement, exact dimensions, case material, reference and Flatback identification, formal condition assessment, provenance, dial and hand originality, lower-dial markings, running condition, water resistance, strap details, and service history remain pending further documentation.

Maker

Rolex · Visible dial signature

Model

Oyster Imperial Flatback · Owner identification

Reference

2280 · Owner identification

Dial

Warm light sector dial · Owner description

Dial text

Rolex · Oyster · Imperial

Numerals

Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9 · Rectangular hour markers

Display

Hours · Minutes · Small seconds

Case profile

Flatback · Owner identification

Case

Silver-tone · Material pending documentation

Crown

Oyster Patent marking visible

Strap

Tan leather

Sale status

Sold

Further details

Documentation in progress