Rolex's new collection was the talk of the town last year.
The 39-millimeter-diameter, 9.50-millimeter-thick white gold case, the combination of a dome and fluted bezel, Arabic numerals and bar indexes, small seconds, and the hour hand with a circular hollowed-out tip ... the name of the watch is "Perpetual 1908," which is both classic and elegant at the same time. The name of the watch is "Perpetual 1908".
The finishing touch is the caliber 7140 visible through the transparent case back, a movement developed and manufactured entirely in-house and just released in 2023. The movement has a true aura of craftsmanship, as exemplified by the bridges decorated with the Rolex Côtes de Genève motif. Can you see the polished grooves between the stripes?
The Caliber 7140 is equipped with three patented components: a Siloxi hairspring for isochronism, a Paraflex shock absorber for shock resistance, and an energy-efficient clonazy escapement. The undeniable beauty of the Caliber 7140, with all of its patented components, is its slim body, made possible by the horizontal dispersion of these components.
Yet, the watch is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters and has a power reserve of 66 hours, which is a feat of functionality only possible with Rolex.
. It is also a plausible reinterpretation of the early "Oyster Perpetual" watches. The matte black alligator strap contrasts with the green calfskin lining.
The name "1908" is the year when the founder Hans Wilsdorf registered "ROLEX" as a trademark. This watch is worthy of its four-digit number, and is an appropriate first watch for the New Year.
PERPETUAL 1908
CASE : 18ct WHITE GOLD
WATERPROOFNESS : 50m
POWER RESERVE : ABOUT 66 HOURS
¥3,348,400
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
