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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002

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1968 Rolex 1002 Oyster Perpetual 14K Gold Coca-Cola Service Award FULL SET

1968 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 14k Gold • Coca-Cola 25-Year Service Award • Full Set Description Offered here is a 1968 Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1002 presented as a 25-Year Service Award by The Coca-Cola Company. More than simply a vintage Rolex, this watch represents a unique intersection of American corporate history and classic Rolex craftsmanship. What makes this example especially compelling is the completeness of the accompanying set, including its original punched Rolex guarantee booklet, COSC chronometer certificate, red chronometer hang tag, green serial hang tag, period service documentation, and original inner and outer boxes. Watch Details Reference: 1002 Year: 1968 (1.61m serial range) Case: 14k yellow gold, 34mm Dial: Original silver sunburst dial with applied gold indices and baton hands Crystal: Acrylic Movement: Rolex automatic chronometer movement Strap: Black leather strap with Rolex signed gold-tone buckle Condition: Excellent vintage condition with strong case definition, sharp hallmarks, and honest signs of wear consistent with age Provenance & Documentation • Original punched Rolex guarantee booklet • COSC “Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel” certificate with matching serial perforation • Red Rolex chronometer hang tag with wax seal • Green Rolex serial hang tag • American Rolex Watch Corp. service paperwork (1975) • Additional later service documentation • Original Rolex inner and outer boxes • Coca-Cola 25-Year Service award provenance Collector Notes Corporate award Rolexes — particularly Coca-Cola presentation pieces — have become an increasingly collectible category within the vintage Rolex world. Examples accompanied by original documentation, hang tags, chronometer certificate, service history, and presentation accessories are becoming increasingly difficult to find. What’s Included • 1968 Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 1002 in 14k gold • Original Rolex inner and outer boxes • Original punched Rolex guarantee booklet • COSC chronometer certificate • Red Rolex chronometer hang tag • Green Rolex serial hang tag • Rolex service documentation

Collectible Features |Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002

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Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Linen Dial
A dial with a texture resembling linen fabric, adding a unique aesthetic.

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