Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Time-only Rolex, now with bright lacquer dials.
Introduced
1931 (Perpetual)
Typical UK second-hand price
£4,500–£20,000
Key references
| Reference | Notes |
|---|---|
| 124300 | 41 mm. |
| 126000 | 36 mm. |
About the Rolex Oyster Perpetual
The Oyster Perpetual is the essential Rolex: time only, no date, smooth bezel. Since 2020 the 41 mm and 36 mm versions offer vivid lacquer colours, including the famous 'Tiffany' turquoise and 'Celebration' bubble dial.
Every reference by generation
| Reference | Years | Size | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002 | 1960s–1980s | 34 mm | 1560 / 1570 | Vintage entry Rolex. |
| 114300 | 2015–2020 | 39 mm | 3132 | Red grape, blue, grey. |
| 124300 | 2020–present | 41 mm | 3230 | Turquoise, green, coral red. |
| 126000 | 2020–present | 36 mm | 3230 | Celebration dial 2023. |
Dial and face variations
- Tiffany / turquoise
- Most sought-after colour.
- Celebration
- Multicoloured bubbles (2023).
Collectible versions
Turquoise and Celebration dials.
What to check before buying
- No date, no Cyclops.
Serial number on Rolex: Older watches carry the serial between the lugs at 6 o'clock. From around 2005–2008 it moved to the rehaut (inner bezel ring), engraved and visible through the crystal.
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