The Rolex Oyster Perpetual
I believe many avid watch collectors would agree that the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is and will be an everlasting legend in the history of the industry. A gift to me by my father, it was my first
Rolex as well as his first one too, as it was given to him by my grandfather in 1965 as a college graduation present. I wore it in college myself, ignorant at the time of the social connotations and status symbolism connected and linked with Rolex watches. I acknowledged at that time that Rolexes were regarded as first-rate watches, and realized I attracted a lot of conversations about it, but to me, it was simply an unobtrusive, simple, accurate, dependable, and very tough watch with a little bit of family history.My new found obsession with automatic watches (as compared to digital quartz watches, which are also an interest of mine on a different level) is largely associated with this special Rolex given to me by my father. Though it may appear a little inappropriate for men due to its small size, but I still find opportunities to wear it occasionally. After some winding, its performance is comparable to the newer Rolex GMT Master II. The bracelet can be swapped to one's taste and restored easily if spoilt, and although the acrylic crystal is scratched from the all the punishment
I threw at it in college, but it still performs up to anyone's standards mechanically speaking.The Rolex Oyster Perpetual was priced at $125 in 1965, which was what my grandfather forked out for, approximately about $750 in today's currency. A similar design (for example the Rolex Air-King) would sell for an estimated amount of $3,000 today. Rolex watches are so popular now that one would likely to pay the full retail price for a genuine one and one may even have to order the specific watch one desires, despite its prices rising.
There are a few characteristics that that make Rolex watchers legendary
Firstly, Rolex watches are of top-notch quality in the world. In my own opinion, I strongly believe a Rolex can easily defeat plenty of comparable and superior brands in the industry in a fair fight.
Secondly, Rolexes are very fashionable even in today's society. The design of Rolex watches are constantly adjusted over time which means they will not only perform as well as they did for previous generations, but Rolexes will continue to look like contemporary automatic watches rather than old and antique family heirlooms.
Last but not least, there is little disagreement about the popularity of Rolexes. Rolex is considered one of the most distinguished brands in the industry. Although the want for Rolexes is what makes them steeply priced and rare, it is also what makes them valuable investments.
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By Rod Low
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