{"id":16581,"date":"2024-04-03T15:20:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=16581"},"modified":"2024-07-07T23:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T23:27:48","slug":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/topics\/rolex-oyster-perpetual-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual \u2013 Inception to Iconic Status"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Oyster Perpetual was released as a watch in a class of its own, though the main elements and components of the watch had existed in the world of Rolex long before this model made it to market.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Oyster Perpetual is so named for its two underlying features: the waterproof oyster case that first arrived on the market in 1926, and the self-winding perpetual movement that Rolex released in 1931.<\/span><\/p>\n

The resulting watch is one that may have a complex name, but everything else about the piece is both timelessly simple and effortlessly classic. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is built on the foundation of two major milestones in Rolex\u2019s history, contributing towards the success of the Oyster Perpetual, both upon its release and in the decades since.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019re considering the main features of the Oyster Perpetual and how it was brought to life, before exploring its move to become an iconic timepiece coveted by so many investment buyers and watch enthusiasts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Inspiration and Release of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual<\/span><\/h2>\n

Perhaps the most notable thing about the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is its reception among those who know fine quality and who recognise the power of a good watch immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many watch enthusiasts claim that this piece is the closest model to what Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, wanted his brand to be about. The Oyster Perpetual delivers the main and most innovative features associated with Rolex, in a <\/span>timepiece design that lends itself to any and all occasions.<\/span><\/a> It\u2019s simple to look at, but the refined features and mechanics are entirely Swiss-made and hark back to the founding vision of Rolex as a brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only does this mean that the Rolex Oyster Perpetual joins the line up of exquisitely made, handcrafted timepieces, but it also means that this particular model and the different variations of the Oyster Perpetual link directly back to the founder and to Rolex\u2019s history. It brings together two of the brand\u2019s most notable milestones, and as a result makes history as a standalone collector piece, coveted by buyers from all walks of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Main Features of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual<\/span><\/h2>\n

The original collections were largely favoured by women, owing to the smaller structure of the Oyster Perpetual and its dainty aesthetic against the wrist. The largest size for a number of decades was the 36mm \u2013 popular with Rolex lovers, but often falling just a little on the small side for male wearers.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, when the 39mm was released in 2015, the <\/span>Rolex Oyster Perpetual<\/span><\/a> met an entirely new audience and fell in with a whole new crowd. The 39mm combines the simple design with a structure that is accessible to male wearers who want their watch to command a presence \u2013 delivering the prestige and status that so many Rolex wearers and collectors want from their timepieces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the standout design features of the Oyster Perpetual, aside from the hallmark oyster case and self-winding perpetual movement, include:<\/span><\/p>\n