The Oyster Perpetual 26with a white dial and an Oyster bracelet.
The sunray finish creates delicate light reflections on many dials in the Oyster Perpetual collection. It is obtained using masterful brushing techniques that create grooves running outwards from the centre of the dial.
Light is diffused consistently along each engraving, creating a characteristic subtle glow that moves depending on the position of the wrist. Once the sunray finish has been completed, the dial colour is applied using Physical Vapour Deposition or electroplating. A light coat of varnish gives the dial its final look.
Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential.
Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology.
First introduced in the late 1930s, this particularly robust and comfortable metal bracelet with its broad, flat three-piece links remains the most universal bracelet in the Oyster collection. For the Oyster Perpetual models the Oyster bracelet is fitted with an Oysterclasp.
Case
Diamater
- 26 mm
Material
- Oystersteel
Middle case
- Satin finish with polished sides
Bezel
- Domed
Waterproofness
- 100 metres (330 feet)
Movement
- 2231, Manufacture Rolex
- Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision
- -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Functions
- Centre hour, minute and second hands
Oscillator
- Paramagnetice blue Parachrom hairspring
- Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement
- Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Power reserve
- Approximately 70 hours
Dial
- white dial with diamonds
Bracelet
- Oyster, solid links
- Oystersteel
- Folding Oysterclasp
- Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)
Case reference 176234