Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

In 1931 rolex filed a patent for a permanent automatic winding system.

Rolex oyster perpetual datejust. It efficiently protects the self winding mechanical movement entirely manufactured by rolex. Watches in the oyster perpetual range are direct descendants of the original oyster the world s first waterproof wristwatch on which rolex has built its reputation since 1926. The oyster perpetual datejust is available in a broad range of models and sizes with. The timeless elegance of this gem for daily wear is enhanced by dials of subtle and shimmering colour by noble materials and sparkling diamonds.

The first waterproof automatic watch was born. Two years later the series was then expanded with the rolex oyster perpetual. The rolex oyster perpetual datejust is a certified self winding chronometer wristwatch manufactured by rolex when it was launched in 1945 the datejust was the first self winding chronometer wristwatch to indicate the date in a window on the dial. On the high end of the price spectrum the most expensive rolex datejust watches crafted from solid 18k gold and set with diamonds can retail for tens of thousands of dollars.

The dial of the first datejust was cream colored and had gold indices. These watches benefit from all the fundamental features of the oyster perpetual collection excellent chronometric precision a waterproof oyster case and self winding of the movement via a perpetual rotor. Red and black numbers represented even and odd days respectively. Below the index at 12 o clock was the inscription rolex oyster perpetual and officially certified chronometer was above six o clock.

Prices for rolex datejust watches start out at 6 400 for the 31mm all stainless steel model on an oyster bracelet and generally increase from there depending on size materials and configuration. The oyster perpetual datejust s oyster case guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres 330 feet is a paragon of robustness and elegance. Introducing the new oyster perpetual datejust 31. The story of oyster perpetual in 1926 the rolex oyster was introduced the world s first waterproof watch.

The first watch featuring a bezel set with 46 brilliant cut diamonds has an aubergine sunray finish dial that is adorned with a diamond set roman vi.