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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.1002 B+P

Dating to 1972, the Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 is about as distilled as vintage Rolex gets: a steel Oyster case, silver dial, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet and nothing on the dial that does not need to be there. No date, no rotating bezel, no extra line trying to make the watch sound more important. Just a clean three-hand Rolex, and honestly, that is a pretty good recipe.

The dial is where this example gets its softer side. Originally silver in tone, it has aged towards a warm cream colour, giving the watch a much gentler vintage character than a colder, untouched silver dial would. This piece is simple, but far from boring.

At 34 mm, the Ref. 1002 has that old Rolex trick of wearing a little larger than the number suggests. The smooth bezel keeps the watch understated, and the steel Oyster bracelet gives it the practical, everyday feel that made these watches so good in the first place. It is the sort of piece you can wear with almost anything and will always look fitting.

This example comes with its original box and papers, adding a nice layer of completeness to an already very usable vintage Rolex. A silver-dial Oyster Perpetual 1002 is not the loudest watch in the room, but that is exactly the appeal. Clean, balanced and quietly sharp. Available at Reestraat 3, Amsterdam.

Year

1972
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Brand Rolex
Movement Automatic
Model Oyster Perpetual
Lug Width 19 mm
Reference 1002
Diameter 34 mm
Year of production (circa) 1972
Bracelet/strap: Steel
Material Steel
Set Content Original box & papers
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver

The Oyster Perpetual models by Rolex offer the purest, distilled form of Rolex magic. No complications, no frills. Just that superb quality we know and love from the house in simple, three-hand wristwatches.

The name Oyster Perpetual refers to two important Rolex technologies present in the watch. Oyster indicates the presence of several water-proofing technologies such as a screw-down crown and a screw-in case back. (Of course, any vintage watch should be treated as not water-resistant). Perpetual refers to a rotor-powered self-winding movement, which will be perpetually wound when worn. The nomenclature is a strong nod to Rolex history, as the Oyster case was patented in 1926 and their perpetual movement in 1931.

Note how many Rolex model names start with Oyster Perpetual and follow with a third specification, such as Datejust or Submariner. The lack of such additional labels indicate we are dealing with a no-complications, time-only Rolex.

A popular OP reference is the 1002. A clean, minimalist every day watch in a 34mm case. Its smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet, combined with a nice silver dial make it pretty much the most timeless and versatile watch you could dream of. A non-chronometer version with a different dial was sold as the Ref. 5500 Air-King.

Up until today, a whole range of different dial colors and sizes are available in the Oyster Perpetual range, so there is likely something to suit you. If it is a timeless, simple watch, made to the absolute highest standards you are after, the OP should not be underestimated.

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