Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial 14ct Gold Ref : 1005 (Pre-Owned)

The modern Oyster Perpetual series is available in a total of five sizes, ranging from 26mm (a ladies model and the smallest piece Rolex currently offers), up to a recently introduced 39mm.

However, back in the first days of production, the trend was for far smaller watches, with even 36mm being seen as fairly large in the 1950s.

The ref. 1005 measures 34mm in diameter, dimensions still in use today but seen as very much a unisex watch, the perfect size for both men and women.

Another difference from the modern, more streamlined Rolex we are familiar with comes in their use of reference numbers. These days, the variety of different metals in which the brand forges their watches receive carefully regimented individual designations, but in the past it was less well-ordered.

To that end, you will find the ref. 1005 cast in either stainless steel, Rolex’s own two-tone blend of steel and gold or indeed all-gold, either 14k or 18k.

This Rolex is in a very good condition for its age. It is fitted to an aftermarket Black leather strap with buckle. 

*Some of the above text has been borrowed from external sources.