Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch, Reference 1024, Gold-Tone Case, Champagne Dial, Automatic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch, Reference 1024, Gold-Tone Case, Champagne Dial, Automatic
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A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1024, in a gold-coloured case with a champagne dial, black baton markers and a self-winding movement, on a black leather strap.
The Piece
The Oyster case arrived in 1926; Rolex's Perpetual rotor followed in 1931 and the Datejust in 1945. These are family-history milestones, not this watch's date or a fresh water-resistance rating. The reference and dial signature need to be checked against the case and movement before claims of matching original components can be made.
Reference 1024 is a self-winding Oyster Perpetual with a smooth bezel and a gold-coloured case over a steel case back. The champagne dial has a fine radial finish, black baton markers, gold hands and the lines Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified.
The watch was as running. The strap is a black crocodile-patterned leather strap and it is not original.
Details
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Oyster Perpetual, reference 1024
- Movement: Automatic
- Colour: Gold-coloured; champagne dial; black strap
Condition
Original Japanese rank 3: Ordinary used condition; crystal scratches and hand corrosion recorded. Aftermarket strap, unmeasured fit. See Japanese condition ranks.
The heading records reference 1024 and number 1530429.
Hand corrosion and crystal scratching require different assessments: the former concerns metal surfaces inside the watch, the latter the viewing cover. Neither a polished case nor an old running report demonstrates that the dial area is stable or moisture-free.
Authenticity & Care
Keep dry pending a qualified watchmaker's inspection of the movement, crown, seals and fastening. Do not force a damaged crown or polish aged dial surfaces. Identity, component originality, metal fineness and service history remain individual checks.
Delivery from Japan
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