The Rolex Oyster Perpetual

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the entry-level Rolex model, incidentally it is my preferred model as I am not a fan of many Rolex features. I really don't understand what people see in the Jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel or Mercedes hour hand.

According to Rolex, the Oyster bracelet was first introduced in 1930, the three-piece brushed design is fitted with an Oysterclasp, the Rolex propriety clasp. The Oyster bracelet defines the style along with the uncluttered dial with index markers and the Rolex crown at the 12 o'clock position. 

The 3132 in-house movement is a pretty robust movement, Rolex are on the ball here. Whilst the movement isn't highly finished like a Vacheron Constantin or a A. Lange & Söhne, the specifications cannot be faulted.

Some of the dial colours leave a little to be desired, I can see what Rolex is trying to do, they are trying to create a fun concept but at this price point, you don’t want fun - you want serious. If you want fun, you buy a Swatch, a Rolex is an old man’s watch that generally doesn't follow trends.

That being said, they still have black, blue and silver dials to offer some sensibility. I really like the look of the 2020 Oyster Perpetual - I would own one of these. The reference 124300 maintains the baton hands and hour index markers, that is a clean combination.