1960 9ct gold vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch
Date: 1960
Case: 9ct gold, 34mm
Movement: Rolex Perpetual
Dial: Champagne with Arabic numerals
Lugs: 19mm
When it comes down to it, the Oyster Perpetual 1002 is the quintessential luxury dress watch!
A 1960, 9ct gold vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch. The case measures 34mm in diameter with 19mm lugs. The case is signed Montres Rolex SA, Geneva, reference 1002, hallmarked Glasgow 1960 and numbered. The automatic movement is signed Montres Rolex SA, Geneva Swiss with 25 jewels. The champagne dial has raised gold Arabic numerals, with fine gilt hands and blued steel centre sweep seconds. The dial is signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, with raised gold Coronet, above the centre, with Officially Certified Chronometer below.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 1002
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual, ref 1002 is an affordable vintage automatic wristwatch from a very popular period of Rolex watchmaking. Rolex went great effort with ref. 1002 to create a long-lasting and quality timepiece. The simple look of ref 1002 gives it a classic and timeless appearance, while its quality construction keeps it running smoothly and accurately for generations.The Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 features the calibre 1560 automatic movement. The calibre 1560 possesses a Rolex p/n 7980 balance assembly with a Breguet hairspring, running at 18000 bph and a 42-hour power reserve. The movement is held in a 34-36mm screw-down Oyster case, either in stainless steel, two-tone, or gold. The dial was originally silver or gilt, depending on the finish of the case. Each dial signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.
When it comes down to it, the Oyster Perpetual 1002 is the quintessential luxury dress watch!
