Oyster Perpetual
The current Oyster Perpetual is directly descended from the original Oyster from 1926. This was the first waterproof watch with which Rolex built its unparalleled and well-founded reputation. On October 7, 1927, Mercedes Gleitze swam across the challenging channel to England with the first waterproof wristwatch in the world. For 10 hours straight, 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 not help but 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 it was completely 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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Paper:
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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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Cabinet color:
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Clockwork:
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Oystersteel
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Automatically
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Color of strap:
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Closure:
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Oystersteel
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Folding clasp
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Dial color:
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Winding crown:
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Silver
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Screwed
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Diameter throw:
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Datum:
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41 mm
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No
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Cabinet material:
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Light pointer:
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Oystersteel
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Yes
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Material strap:
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Water resistance:
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Oystersteel
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100 m
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Glass material:
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Gender:
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Sapphire glass
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Gentlemen
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Bezel:
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Power reserve:
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Smooth
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± 70 hours
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Rotating bezel:
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Type band:
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No
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Oyster band
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