Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 Champagne Dial 18k YG

Offered since the 1930s, the Oyster Perpetual has come to define Rolex aesthetic and technical achievements in just about every way possible. Initially offered as the watch that merged Rolex’s hermetically sealed and waterproof Oyster case design and their automatic movements, the Oyster Perpetual has grown into the foundation of everything Rolex produces. Now the starting point of so many other collections, it is the Oyster Perpetual that marks each collection’s beginning. With a long and storied past, it serves as no surprise that the Oyster Perpetual has sported an incredible litany of case designs, dial designs, construction materials, and everything else that could vary in a watch. As such, what we have here is the Oyster Perpetual cal. 1005, produced between 1959 and the late 1980s. Made of 18kt yellow gold and measuring 34mm in diameter, it sports a gorgeous champagne dial complete with applied gold indices and gold hands that really set off its luxurious aesthetic. Harboring vintage appeal through its dial and size, the Oyster Perpetual ref. 1005 feels perfectly contemporary on the wrist for those used to 34mm watches, such is the Oyster Perpetual’s staying power and the consistency of its blueprint in Rolex’s catalog over the several decades it has been around. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 34mm Model : Oyster Perpetual Movement : Automatic cal. 1560 Reference : 1005 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1962 Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Champagne THE DIAL Boasting yellow gold applied hour markers and yellow gold hands that are in pristine condition, this ref. 1005's champagne display still manages to subtly hint at the example's age through the gentle patination of its luminous material and the toning of its indices. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting a 34mm construction made from 18kt yellow gold, the ref. 1005's case is immediately luxurious, with its fluted bezel adding a jewel-like element to its aesthetic. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.