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Rolex · Oyster Perpetual

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Ref. 276248RBR · Mechanical

$35,900
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Case

Diameter
28mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Green
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
2232
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
55h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its versatile, understated, and elegant design, making it an ideal everyday watch and a suitable first Rolex. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its quality finishing and clean dial, with some finding the brushed bracelet a desirable feature. One owner reported exceptional accuracy of +1 second over 2-3 days, and another noted a 70-hour power reserve. However, the watch is notoriously difficult to acquire from authorized dealers due to high demand, with wait times potentially exceeding a year. Some find its understated nature too discreet, and one reviewer noted the lume on the hands is nearly invisible compared to the indices, hindering legibility in darkness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its versatile wearability and elegant, understated design, despite acquisition challenges.

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