ROLEX Oyster Perpetual

The first waterproof watch case Rolex made was the “Oyster” – And “Perpetual” refers to the perpetually winding rotor inside every Rolex watch.

It was around 1945 when the name Oyster Perpetual first came out to be seen. The Oyster Perpetual watches combined the robust Rolex Oyster case with the Rolex self-winding movement.

In 1926, Rolex launched the original Oyster watch – the first waterproof watch. “The Oyster name comes from an oyster, sealed keeping the bivalves closed keeping ocean water in. Of course, for a Rolex Oyster, the opposite is the goal, sealing the movement keeping water and dust out.”

Then, in 1931, Rolex patented a self-winding movement that uses a weight to gently wind the watch as it is being worn on the wrist, and thus the word “Perpetual” was added as the watch could be perpetually wound. 

ROLEX

Oyster Perpetual 34mm

Ref. 1005 

From the Oyster Perpetual collection, it is always a wearable model, blending the lines between a sports watch and a dress watch. Today we are presenting one of the popular Oyster Perpetual models, it is a pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm wristwatch, reference 1005 and dating from 1960.

This self-winding watch is powered by the in-house Rolex caliber 1560 automatic movement, featuring 25 jewels, smooth sweeping second hand, a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour, and a reliable 44-hour power reserve. Swiss made. As expected from Rolex, the caliber 1560 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. 

The original silver sunburst dial, showing a graceful hint of patina, is adorned with silver hour marks, a black minute/second track and matching silver hands. Additionally, the dial is signed with the Rolex crown and name, along with "Oyster Perpetual" and "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified."

The watch is cased in a 34mm stainless-steel case with a classic fluted bezel. It is also equipped with the Rolex signature screw-down waterproof crown.

It is paired with a Rolex Oyster stainless-steel bracelet—reference 78350—with its signature three-piece links. It fits wrists up to 7 inches (17.8 cm) and is one of the most recognizable and enduring bracelet styles in the Rolex lineup.

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual is in good pre-owned condition and would make a fantastic addition to any vintage collection.

Thank you for considering this timepiece. Feel free to reach out with any questions or respectful offers!

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have concerning size.

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The condition is pre-owned.  
The item may show some signs of cosmetic wear, but it is fully operational, and functions as intended.
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