BIRTH YEAR PRESENT

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual (First Generation)

Oyster Perpetual is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Introduced the patented Perpetual rotor, enabling self-winding through the wearer's wrist movement and establishing the foundation of the Oyster Perpetual concept. This 1931 entry identifies Oyster Perpetual (First Generation) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 1858 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.

History timeline

  1. 1931

    Introduced

No longer available for purchase directly.

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BIRTH YEAR PRESENT | Oyster Perpetual (First Generation)