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Watches and Wonders 2023 resulted in a number of interesting and exciting stories this year from Rolex. While some of the other watches (i.e. the new Daytona) received more press attention, Rolex also quietly rolled out a new dress watch this year as well – the Rolex Perpetual 1908.
This is a significant story, as Rolex has discontinued the Cellini watch line to make room for the Perpetual 1908. Because of this, Rubber B has decided to examine this new watch more closely. Below, we will take a look at the watch’s technical specifications, as well as its design style.
What Are The Technical Specifications of the Rolex Perpetual 1908?
In order to understand this watch fully on a technical level, some additional historical context will be necessary. This was inspired by the Oyster Perpetual of 1931, which means that in terms of size, it is smaller than the standard Rolex timepiece. It is also worth noting that the number “1908” was selected because that was the year that Hans Wilsdorf decided to name his watch company “Rolex.”
The size of the case for the Rolex Perpetual 1908 is 39 mm. While the watch is technically unisex, this case size is more commonly seen with women’s watches. This is worth noting because men with larger wrists are unlikely to be able to wear this watch comfortably.
It is powered by the caliber 7140, which is perpetual, mechanical, and self-winding. It has a power reserve of 66 hours, which is slightly less than the standard of 70 that is commonly seen on Rolex watches. It is also waterproof to 165 feet.
How Does The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1908 Fare Aesthetically?
As previously mentioned, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1908 is heavily inspired by vintage watches. Therefore, it stands to reason that the look of the watch would also hearken back to an older style as well.
Upon first glance, it is hard not to notice how elegant and refined the look of this watch is. It is svelte and polished, and in many ways, could be described as a “period piece” in the best kind of way. Each dial is hand-crafted, and has the look of a small piece of art.
Another interesting aspect of this watch is its divided bezel. Part of the bezel is domed, and part of it has been finely fluted. This adds a unique sense of texture and depth to the bezel while still fitting in with the overall style of the design of the watch.
What Are Our Final Thoughts About the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1908?
Before we go into our final thoughts on the watch itself, it is worth stating a brief note about its coverage after its premiere. Simply put, Rubber B believes that this watch should have received more attention upon its release. Had it not been released at the same time as a new Cosmograph Daytona, it is very likely that would have happened.
As for the watch itself, it is more than a worthy successor to the Cellini line. It has been a significant amount of time since Rolex released a new dress watch of any sort, and we are happy to see them trying something like this out, truly proving that everything old is new again.
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