Some of the Things that You Want to Know About the Rolex Oyster Perpetual
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is an iconic watch that is heralded by many watch aficionados as the purest distillation of what founder, Hans Wilsdorf, wanted to achieve in his timepieces. In fact, many herald it as the epitome of the definitive Swiss-made watch. Why not? It is appropriately priced despite the fact that it has a design that is both timeless as well as contemporary and comes with high quality materials. It is actually the go-watch of many because it is about half the price of the popular Daytona and cheaper than the GMT or submariner—both beloved Rolex models.
How did the Rolex Oyster Perpetual achieve such popularity? Read the succeeding paragraphs for details.
The story
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual’s name actually tells a story of its origins. Its component refers to the world’s first dust-proof and water-proof, which the company launched in 1926. The second part of its name is an acknowledgment to the self-winding feature that Rolex incorporated in its pieces in 1931. Hence, the said watch was powered by the wrist’s perpetual motion.
The Design
Despite being launched decades ago, it can still go head-to-head to modern watches when it comes to aesthetics since its design is as appealing as their more recently-released counterparts. It is safe to say that its round bezel, polished lines, slim lugs, brushed flat surfaces, pretty much revolutionised the watch industry. The seconds sub-dial from the original unit may have been gone, but its design is still loved by many and recognises Rolex’s trademark Oyster Perpetual appeal.
Modern alterations
When it was first released, the audience of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual was mostly women due to its miniature sizings: 26mm, 31mm, 34mm, and 36mm. While there are still Rolex fans who enjoyed the 34mm and 36mm units, it was too small for most men. In 2015, this was fixed thanks to the release of the 39mm model and unsurprisingly such a move was loved by many Rolex fans. They became even happier when the company released full basic Oyster Perpetual watches with additional black and white dials.
How to wear
The Oyster Perpetual is neither a sports watch, nor a dress watch, it is heralded by many as a casual watch that can complement even the most common hoodie or white shirt. You can wear it to the office or during business meetings or special occasions. Putting all these into consideration, it can be said it is a fashion all-rounder that can suit your lifestyle regardless of how care-free or formal it may be.
Build quality
The original build of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual was composed of the central case, a metal ring, and bezel, while modern ones come with a middle case that is made from a solid block of either 18ct gold or platinum or steel. The latter is complemented by a screwed-down fluted case back, bezel, and friction-fitted sapphire crystal.
Summing up
These are only some contributing factors to the popularity of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch. By knowing them, you can rest assured that you are going to get your money’s worth and more! After all, you are getting a Rolex, a timepiece that is backed by a long history of grandiosity, durability, and everything in between.
