Oyster Perpetual
The current Oyster Perpetual directly descends from the original Oyster of 1926. This was the first waterproof watch with which Rolex built its unparalleled and established reputation . On October 7, 1927, Mercedes Gleitze swam across the challenging channel to England with the first waterproof wristwatch in the world . For 10 consecutive hours, she bravely swam across the channel while the Rolex Oyster remained in perfect condition .
Gleitze regularly checked the watch to measure her progress and could only be impressed by the fact that the watch kept ticking! After her swim, she said: "The Oyster I wore proved itself to be a reliable and accurate watch, even while being fully submerged in seawater for hours."
Specifications
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Reference:
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Condition:
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124300
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New
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Year:
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Papers:
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2025
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Present
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Authenticity:
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Box:
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L.W. certificate
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Present
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Guarantees:
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Chronometer:
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Rolex & L.W.
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Yes
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Case color:
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Movement:
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Oystersteel steel
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Automatic
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Band color:
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Clasp:
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Oystersteel steel
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Folding clasp
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Dial color:
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Crown:
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| Black |
Screwed
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Case diameter:
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Date:
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41 mm
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No
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Case material:
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Hand indicator:
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Oystersteel steel
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Yes
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Band material:
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Water resistance:
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Oystersteel steel
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100 m
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Glass material:
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Gender:
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Sapphire crystal
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Men
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Bezel:
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Power reserve:
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Smooth
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Β± 70 hours
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Rotatable bezel:
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Type band:
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No
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Oyster band
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