Watches · US
Perpetual 1908
A prime example of the Neo-Vintage Timepieces theme, signaling a return to classic elegance and more wearable, understated case sizes.
Product signals
- Brand
- Rolex
- Source
- brand_models
- Key features
- Slim, classic case · Refined 39mm case size · Exhibition case back
- Source mentions
- Hodinkee, aBlogtoWatch, WatchTime, GQ (Watch Section)
Specification variants
2 static directions are available for this theme.
mid-tier
Automatic Dress Watch with Fluted Bezel
- Case Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Finish
- Polished
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Thickness
- 10.0 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Bezel
- Domed and fluted stainless steel
- Case Back
- Transparent sapphire crystal, screw-down
- Winding Crown
- Push-pull, fluted
- Crystal
- Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
- Water Resistance
- 50 metres / 165 feet
- Dial Colors
- Matte White, Matte Black, Sunburst Blue, Forest Green
- Dial Finish
- Matte or Sunburst
- Hour Markers
- Applied, polished faceted indices and Arabic numerals
- Hands
- Breguet-style hour hand, sword-shaped minute hand
- Seconds Hand
- Small seconds at 6 o'clock
- Movement Type
- Self-winding mechanical
- Functions
- Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock, stop-seconds
- Power Reserve
- Approximately 38-42 hours
- Strap Material
- Genuine alligator-embossed calf leather with contrast stitching
- Clasp Type
- Stainless steel deployant (folding) clasp
This specification differentiates itself by offering a high-value mechanical watch experience. It provides premium features like a sapphire crystal, an automatic movement, and a deployant clasp at a competitive mid-tier price point. The availability of gold PVD-coated versions offers the luxurious appearance of a gold watch without the associated cost. The introduction of expressive sunburst dial colors like blue and green targets consumers seeking more individuality in their timepieces.
premium
Titanium Skeletonized Dress Watch
- Case Material
- Grade 5 Titanium
- Finish
- Polished and brushed multi-finish
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Thickness
- 9.8 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Bezel
- Faceted and fluted titanium
- Case Back
- Domed transparent sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Winding Crown
- Screw-down, fluted
- Crystal
- Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire with double anti-reflective coating
- Water Resistance
- 100 metres / 330 feet
- Dial
- Skeletonized with a chapter ring for minutes/seconds
- Hour Markers
- Applied, polished indices on the chapter ring
- Hands
- Dauphine-style, luminous
- Seconds Hand
- Small seconds at 6 o'clock, integrated into the movement architecture
- Movement Type
- Swiss-made self-winding, skeletonized
- Functions
- Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock, stop-seconds
- Power Reserve
- Approximately 60 hours
- Strap Material
- Integrated FKM rubber strap or grey alligator leather
- Clasp Type
- Custom-milled titanium deployant clasp
This product establishes a unique identity by merging classic proportions with modern technology and materials. Instead of traditional gold, it uses Grade 5 titanium, offering a lightweight, durable, and contemporary luxury experience. The primary differentiator is the skeletonized movement and dial, which shifts the aesthetic from classic elegance to technical and architectural art. This is further emphasized by the use of modern, luminous dauphine hands and the option of an integrated rubber strap, appealing to a customer who appreciates both horological tradition and modern design.