Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Coca-Cola 25 Year Service Watch 14k YG Box and Papers

Offered since the 1930s, the Oyster Perpetual has come to define Rolex aesthetic and technical achievements in just about every way possible. Initially offered as the watch that merged Rolex’s hermetically sealed and waterproof Oyster case design and their automatic movements, the Oyster Perpetual has grown into the foundation of everything Rolex produces. Now the starting point of so many other collections, it is the Oyster Perpetual that marks each collection’s beginning. With a long and storied past, it serves as no surprise that the Oyster Perpetual has sported an incredible litany of case designs, dial designs, construction materials, and everything else that could vary in a watch. As such, what we have here is the Oyster Perpetual cal. 1002. Made of 14kt yellow gold and measuring 34mm in diameter, it sports a gorgeous silver dial complete with applied gold indices and gold hands that really set off its luxurious aesthetic. Harboring vintage appeal through its dial and size, the Oyster Perpetual ref. 1002 feels perfectly contemporary on the wrist for those used to 34mm watches, such is the Oyster Perpetual’s staying power and the consistency of its blueprint in Rolex’s catalog over the several decades it has been around. Boasting an engraved caseback to celebrate its original owner’s 25th year at Coca-Cola, the soft drinks giant, this example harkens back to a time when employee’s accomplishments would be celebrated with a gold watch, a rare occurrence these days indeed. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 34mm Model : Oyster Perpetual Movement : Automatic cal. 1570 Reference : 1002 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1972 Condition : Excellent Material : 14kt yellow gold Included : Watch, Box, Papers, Hang Tag, Accessories Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Boasting yellow gold applied hour markers and yellow gold hands that are in pristine condition, this ref. 1002's bright silver display still manages to subtly hint at the example's age through the gentle patination of its luminous material. THE CASEBACK Presented to a Coca-Cola employee after 25 years of service in 1973, this example harkens back to a time when companies would gift their staff gold Rolexes for their achievements. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.