How can you tell if a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is real?
How can you tell if a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is real?
The writing on a counterfeit will frequently have wavy edges, while the writing on a genuine dial should appear to be stamped with precision. The date window on an authentic Rolex Datejust should have a magnification of 2.5x, and be centered over the three o’clock marker.
Why is it called Oyster Perpetual?
Hans Wilsdorf got the idea from sealed Oysters – it was meant to provide optimal protection for the movement, to be opened only by professional tools, and to give the watch a depth of at least 100 meters. The word Perpetual comes from Rolex’s Perpetual self-winding movement, invented by Rolex in 1931.
Do I need to register my Rolex?
The first thing any new Rolex owner should do is register their new or second-hand Rolex in the RolexTracker.com global database. The numbers are engraved here by Rolex when the watch is produced. You may need the help of a jeweler to remove and replace the bracelet so you can access the serial number.
How much does a Rolex Oyster Perpetual cost?
Retail prices for Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches start out at $5,100 for the smallest 28mm version in stainless steel and increase from there, depending on case size. The Oyster Perpetual lineup is the least expensive Rolex collection and consists of time-only watches (no date displays) that are available in a variety of different sizes.
What is the history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual?
As you know, the Rolex Oyster came in 1926. The Perpetual part was actually added in 1933 when Rolex rolled out the first reliable self-winding watch, named the Oyster Perpetual. The word perpetual, as you know, means that it is never-ending, and goes on and on.
Where is serial number on Rolex Datejust?
The Rolex serial numbers are found between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o’clock side, behind the bracelet. This 4-8 digit number is engraved by Rolex on every watch and it can be used to determine its production date.
What does Rolex Datejust mean?
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a certified, self-winding chronometer wristwatch manufactured by Rolex. When it was launched in 1945, the Datejust was the first wristwatch with an automatically changing date function. Rolex introduced the original Datejust (reference 4467) in 1945 to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary.
