Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 – Original Box & Papers – 1966

A wonderful and increasingly collectible Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1002, dating to 1966 and accompanied by its original box and paperwork. Honest, original and beautifully preserved, this is exactly the sort of vintage Rolex collectors seek, retaining the character and charm that only decades of careful ownership can create.

Fitted to its original Rolex bracelet and powered by a reliable automatic movement, this Oyster Perpetual represents Rolex in its purest form, offering timeless styling, everyday wearability and genuine vintage appeal.

Key Details

• Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual

• Reference: 1002

• Year: 1966

• Case Size: 34mm

• Case Material: Stainless Steel

• Dial: Silver

• Hour Markers: Baton markers with aged luminous plots

• Hands: Original Rolex hands

• Crystal: Acrylic crystal

• Movement: Rolex Automatic Movement

• Bracelet: Original Rolex Oyster Bracelet

• Clasp: Rolex Folding Clasp

• Wrist Size: Fits up to approximately 17.5cm wrist

• Guarantee: 12-Month Mechanical Guarantee

Condition Report

Case: Original unpolished condition showing honest signs of wear consistent with age.

Bezel: Very good condition with light surface marks only.

Dial: Original silver dial with attractive natural patina and ageing throughout. The luminous hour markers have developed a desirable creamy tone.

Crystal: Good vintage condition with light signs of wear.

Bracelet: Original Oyster bracelet with honest age-related wear.

Overall: A highly original vintage Rolex with excellent character and authenticity.

Working Order

Recently passed through our workshop and confirmed to be running correctly.

All functions operating exactly as intended.

Please note, as with most vintage watches of this age, the watch is not guaranteed water resistant.

Supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee.

Our View

The Oyster Perpetual 1002 is one of the finest examples of a classic vintage Rolex. Free from unnecessary complications, it focuses on the fundamentals that built Rolex’s reputation: reliability, durability and timeless design.

What makes this example particularly attractive is its originality. The untouched case, naturally aged dial and original accessories give it a level of authenticity that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. The creamy lume, silver dial and compact 34mm proportions create exactly the sort of understated vintage aesthetic that collectors continue to gravitate towards.

Accompanied by its original box and papers, this is a superb opportunity to acquire an honest and highly wearable piece of Rolex history.

Our in house watchmaker personally inspects every watch & only once a watch meets our high inspection standards is it ready for sale, All watches are sold with a 12 month guarantee.

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