Rolex presents the new generation of its Oyster Perpetual watches and brings a new model to the range, the Oyster Perpetual 41, as well as versions of the Oyster Perpetual 36 displaying dials in vibrant colours. Measuring 41 mm or 36 mm respectively, the Oystersteel case is fitted with a domed bezel.
One version of the Oyster Perpetual 41 has a novel silver, sunray finished dial with hands and hour markers in 18 ct yellow gold. A second version is introduced with a bright black sunray-finish dial, and hands and hour markers in 18 ct white gold.
The Oyster Perpetual 36 is now offering dynamic and vibrant new versions, offering lacquer dials in five new colours: candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red and green.
The baton-shaped hands and hour markers are filled with a proprietary luminescent material (Chromalight) that emits a long-lasting blue glow in dark conditions.
The Oyster Perpetual 41 and the new versions of the Oyster Perpetual 36 house the calibre 3230, a brand new movement launched by Rolex this year. These watches carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
Oyster case of the Oyster Perpetual 41 and Oyster Perpetual 36 is waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). The Oyster case consists of a middle case in Oystersteel and the screw down case back, edged with fine fluting.
The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire.
The Oyster Perpetual 41 and the new versions of the Oyster Perpetual 36 are equipped with calibre 3230, a self-winding movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Launched by the brand this year, this movement has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
The Oyster Perpetual 41 and the Oyster Perpetual 36 are fitted with an Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel. On this particular Oyster bracelet, the tops of the links are satin-finished, while the sides are polished. The other features include folding Oysterclasp and the Easylink comfort extension link.
It is the first time that the Easylink extension system has been used on a bracelet for the Oyster Perpetual range. In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
Certified Superlative Chronometers, these watches have an accuracy of −2 /+2 seconds per day, or more than twice that required of an official chronometer.
Technical details
Collection: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
References
Case reference: 124300
Bracelet reference: 72JB10
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 41 mm
Material: Oystersteel
Middle case: Oystersteel, satin finish with polished sides
Bezel: Oystersteel, domed
Case back: Oystersteel, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Twinlock in Oystersteel, screw-down, double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dial (first version), reference Rolex M124300-0001
Silver, gloss, sunray finish
Hour markers in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct yellow gold. Highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) apart from the seconds hand
Dial (second version), reference Rolex M124300-0002
Bright black, gloss, sunray finish
Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct white gold. Highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) apart from the seconds hand
Bracelet
Oyster, three-piece solid links
Oystersteel, satin finish with polished edges
Folding Oysterclasp
Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Guarantee
International five-year guarantee
Collection: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36
References
Case reference: 126000
Bracelet reference: 72HB00
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Diameter: 36 mm
Material: Oystersteel
Middle case: Oystersteel, satin finish with polished sides
Bezel: Oystersteel, domed
Case back: Oystersteel, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Twinlock in Oystersteel, screw-down, double waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)
Dials
- M126000-0004: Yellow lacquer
- M126000-0005: Green lacquer
- M126000-0006: Turquoise blue lacquer
- M126000-0007: Coral red lacquer
- M126000-0008: Candy pink lacquer
Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct white gold. Highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) apart from the seconds hand
Bracelet
Oyster, three-piece solid links
Oystersteel, satin finish with polished edges
Folding Oysterclasp
Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Guarantee
International five-year guarantee
Movement specifications
Movement
Calibre 3230, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing
Jewelling: 31 rubies
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Oscillator
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Rolex overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement
• Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
• Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stop-seconds for exact time setting
