First launched in 1926, the original Rolex Oyster was the first waterproof wristwatch in the world, cementing the brand’s status as the leaders in timepiece innovation. Modern Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches are a celebration of this original style, arriving with eye-catching dials, an array of sporty colours and a waterproof case able to withstand depths of up to 100 metres. With almost a century of innovation behind it, the Oyster Perpetual has become the ultimate symbol of class and style.
First created as the Rolex Oyster, 1931 saw Rolex introduce the Perpetual movement, another huge leap forward in watchmaking. The world’s first self-winding mechanism with a Perpetual rotor, this system is at the heart of every modern automatic watch. From then on, the Oyster became the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, powered by the natural, uninterrupted energy of the Perpetual rotor.
