ROLEX Oyster Perpetual 
 
The first waterproof watch case Rolex made was the “Oyster” – And “Perpetual” refers to the perpetually winding rotor inside every Rolex watch. 
 
It was around 1945 when the name Oyster Perpetual first came out to be seen. The Oyster Perpetual watches combined the robust Rolex Oyster case with the Rolex self-winding movement.
 
In 1926, Rolex launched the original Oyster watch – the first waterproof watch. “The Oyster name comes from an oyster, sealed keeping the bivalves closed keeping ocean water in. Of course, for a Rolex Oyster, the opposite is the goal, sealing the movement keeping water and dust out.”
 
Then, in 1931, Rolex patented a self-winding movement that uses a weight to gently wind the watch as it is being worn on the wrist, and thus the word “Perpetual” was added as the watch could be perpetually wound.
 
ROLEX
Oyster Perpetual 39
Ref. 114300
 
“Make the world your Oyster – The Oyster Perpetual 39 with a bright blue dial and an Oyster bracelet.”
 
From the Oyster Perpetual collection, always a wearable model, blending the lines between a sports watch and a dress watch, today we are presenting one of the popular Oyster Perpetual models, it is a pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm (OP 39) wristwatch, reference 114300. This watch is in great condition.
 
In 2016, Rolex launched the Oyster Perpetual 39mm featuring grey, blue, and grape dials. The reference 114300, today discontinued, was launched in 2018, the 39mm Oyster Perpetual featuring a popular stark-white dial alongside blue, rhodium grey, and black versions and powered by the in-house caliber 3132.
 
This is an automatic watch powered by an in-house made Rolex caliber 3132, 31 jewels, adjusted 5 positions temperature, 70-hour power reserve, Swiss made.
 
The calibre 3132 is a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured in-house by Rolex. It features a Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers, offering greater resistance to shocks and to extreme conditions. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3132 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests.
 
The bright blue sunburst dial features above each hour marker a sleek green accent for a legible reading at-a-glance. The dial is also signed with the Rolex name/logo, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.
 
Super elegant in its simplicity, this watch is cased in a modern 39mm steel-on-steel finish (Oystersteel) Oyster case surrounded by a smooth bezel. Rolex signature waterproof screw-down crown. This watch comes on an Oystersteel Oyster bracelet with three-piece links, reference 70400. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet.
 
Oystersteel – 904L steel with high polish and is corrosion resistant. Oysterclasp / Oysterlock – a secure deployant clasp featuring a secondary locking mechanism folding over the main clasp.
 
This watch is in VERY GOOD condition, extraordinarily light wear, close to new. It runs very well and keeps great time.

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Movement:
ROLEX
Geneva Swiss
Thirty One 31 Jewels
Adj. 5 Positions
3132

Case Markings: 
ROLEX
Geneva
Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex S.A.
2430

Orig. Rolex Design 114300
Stainless Steel

Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 39
Case with Crown 41.2
Case Lug to Lug 46.2
Case Thickness 11
Lug Width 20

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
 
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
 
It will be carefully packed.

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