The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 and Oyster Perpetual 36 (Price, Pictures and Specifications)
Completely revised, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual range welcomes a new, 41 mm model: the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 brings vibrant dials to the range. Both of these watches are fitted with calibre 3230.
Daring and Panache
Rolex presents the new generation of its Oyster Perpetual watches and brings a new model to the range, the Oyster Perpetual 41, as well as versions of the Oyster Perpetual 36 displaying dials in vivid colours. The light reflections on the case sides highlight the elegant profile of the Oyster case, which is made from Oystersteel. Measuring 41 mm or 36 mm respectively, it is fitted with a domed bezel.
One version of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 has a novel configuration: its silver, sunray-finish dial is graced with hands and hour markers in 18 ct yellow gold. A second version is introduced with a bright black sunray-finish dial, and hands and hour markers in 18 ct white gold.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 is unveiled with a dynamic and vibrant new look, offering lacquer dials in five new colours: candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red and green.
The new generation Rolex Oyster Perpetual model has a Chromalight display: the hands and hour markers are coated or filled with a luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow in dark conditions.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 and the new versions of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 are equipped with calibre 3230, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology, launched by Rolex this year.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual 41 and Oyster Perpetual 36 carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
The Essence Of The Oyster
Watches in the Oyster Perpetual range are direct descendants of the original Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, on which Rolex has built its reputation since 1926. These watches benefit from all the fundamental features of the Oyster Perpetual collection – excellent chronometric precision, a waterproof Oyster case, and self-winding of the movement via a Perpetual rotor. Displaying hours, minutes and seconds, made exclusively of Oystersteel and featuring a sophisticated finish, these are chronometer wristwatches in their purest form.
The Oyster Case, Symbol Of Waterproofness
A paragon of robustness and elegance, the Oyster case of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 and Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal is made of virtually scratch-proof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch’s movement.
Perpetual Calibre 3230
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 and the new versions of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 are equipped with calibre 3230, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, launched by the brand this year. At the forefront of watchmaking technology, this self-winding mechanical movement led to the filing of several patents, and offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Calibre 3230 incorporates the Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex-designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance.
Calibre 3230 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, its power reserve extends to approximately 70 hours.
Oyster Bracelet
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 are fitted with an Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.
On this particular Oyster bracelet, the tops of the links are satin-finished, while the sides are polished. It is fitted with a folding Oysterclasp and the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by Rolex, that allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm. It is the first time that this extension system has been used on a bracelet for the Oyster Perpetual range.
In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
Superlative Chronometer Certification
Like all Rolex watches, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 and Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 are covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2/+2 seconds per day, or more than twice that required of an official chronometer.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 mm
Technical specifications:
· Reference: 124300
· Case: 41mm diameter - Oystersteel case, Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown - sapphire crystal - 100m water-resistant
· Dial: sunray finish, silver, blue or black dial - hour markers and hands in yellow or white gold
· Movement: calibre 3230, in-house - Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) - automatic with bidirectional winding - 31 jewels - 28,800 vibrations/hours - Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring - balance wheel with variable inertia, regulating via four gold Microstella nuts - Paraflex shock absorbers - Chronergy escapement - Paramagnetic pallet fork and escape wheel - 70h power reserve - −2 /+2 sec/day accuracy - hours, minutes, seconds
· Bracelet: Oystersteel bracelet flat three-piece links - folding Oysterclasp with EasyLink 5 mm comfort extension link
The price for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 mm ref. 124300 is CHF 5,600 / EUR 5,550.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 mm
Technical specifications:
Reference: 126000
Case:
· Diameter: 36mm
· Case Material: Oystersteel
· Dial Color: Candy pink, green, yellow, coral red, turquoise
· Indexes: Applied indexes
· Lume: Chromabright
· Water Resistance: 100 meters
Bracelet: Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel; Oysterclasp; Easylink comfort extension
Movement:
· Caliber: 3230
· Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
· Diameter: 36mm
· Power Reserve: 70 hours
· Winding: Automatic
· Frequency: 28,800 vph
· Jewels: 31
· Chronometer Certified: Superlative Chronometer Certified (C.O.S.C. certification and Rolex certification)
The price for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 mm ref. 126000 is $5,600 and is available at all Rolex authorized dealers starting Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
