At this year’s Watches and Wonders event, Rolex showcased a bold departure from tradition with its latest Oyster Perpetual model, embracing a vibrant and colorful aesthetic. The timeless design now features a captivating dial adorned with a playful pattern of vivid circles set against a light turquoise blue backdrop. While the dial’s exuberant hues undoubtedly make a striking impression, what truly sets this watch apart is its adaptability, offered in three distinct diameters with a notable 10mm variance between the smallest and largest iterations, a testament to the enduring versatility of the Oyster Perpetual line.
True to its heritage, the case of the watch is crafted from replica Rolex’s proprietary Oystersteel, renowned for its resistance to corrosion and durability against everyday wear and tear. Available in diameters of 31mm, 36mm, and 41mm, the watch provides an array of size options to suit diverse preferences and styles. Complementing the sleek profile of the case is a polished bezel, while all three size variants come equipped with the iconic Oyster bracelet, featuring the brand’s signature three-piece link design and a secure folding “Oysterclasp” closure to ensure peace of mind.
While the exterior design maintains the classic silhouette characteristic of an Oyster Perpetual, the real allure lies in the dial’s vibrant aesthetic. Against the backdrop of soft turquoise blue, a whimsical array of candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red, and green circles, outlined in black, create a mesmerizing visual tableau. Each color pays homage to the vivid palette introduced by Rolex to its Oyster Perpetual collection in 2020, offering a delightful reinterpretation of past innovations within a contemporary composition.
Diving deeper into the mechanics, the Oyster Perpetual 31 houses the caliber 2232 movement, featuring a Syloxi hairspring and a paramagnetic escape wheel crafted from nickel-phosphorus, delivering a power reserve of approximately 55 hours. Meanwhile, both the Oyster Perpetual 36 and Oyster Perpetual 41 are equipped with the caliber 3230 movement, introduced in 2020 and boasting cutting-edge enhancements such as Paraflex shock absorbers. With a blue Parachrom hairspring and a Chronergy escapement, these movements extend the power reserve to an impressive 70 hours, ensuring reliable performance over extended periods.
As for pricing, the new cheap Rolex Oyster Perpetual models are positioned as follows: the ref. 277200 (31mm) is priced at approximately $5,900, the ref. 126000 (36mm) retails for around $6,300, and the ref. 124300 (41mm) commands a price of $6,700.