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What is the Rolex movement called?

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What is the Rolex movement called?
The Rolex movement is called ‘oyster perpetual movement’ and refers to the timepiece’s ability to run on the energy of the wearer’s movement instead of having to be wound. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Rolex timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Double Quick 18k Yellow Gold & Champagne Dial 36m
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Rolex Day-Date President 18238. This stunning classic unisex watch features the Rolex automatic double quick set movement, Rolex 36mm 18k yellow gol...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Bezel MOP Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: N192*** Year: 1991 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom ...
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 2017 Ladies 18k Steel Datejust with rare Concentric Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2017 Rolx Ladies Ref 179163 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 2 piece water resistant stainless steel case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel and Yellow Gold Crown, 29 Jewel Automatic, Self winding...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

1977 Rolex Datejust 36MM 1601 Blue Satin Dial Jubilee Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 85.00 Grams One stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determined t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 14000 Air King 34mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14000 Serial: P109*** Year: 2000 Model: Air King Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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