Rolex Ladies Platinum Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 79136

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Rolex Ladies Platinum Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 79136

About the Item

ROLEX Ref. 79136, lady's Platinum, “Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” wristwatch. Case: Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, factory diamond bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Dial: Factory silvered dial with applied diamond indexes, outer minute/second divisions, aperture for the date. White gold baton hands. Movement: Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case, clasp and movement signed. Measurements: Case: 26 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Bracelet: Comfortably fit's up to a 6 inch wrist. Weight: 92.7 grams Serial # P191668 Made in 2000. Condition: Pre-owned gently used condition, minor hairline scretches on the side of the case, small light scratches on the crystal. Rolex box included, but no papers. We offer 1 year limited warranty upon purchase: This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship within the 1 year period from the purchase date. This also includes any water damage as defined under the parameters of the original manufacturer’s warranty. We will repair any defects in the materials or workmanship as defined by the original manufacturer’s warranty. Highkarat’s limited warranty does not cover external damage to the product including crystal damage, bracelet or attachment, bezel, crowns, stems, finishes, clasps, “wear-and-tear”, accidental, incidental or physical damage. This also includes any water damage that exceeds the manufacturer’s limitation of water resistance or if otherwise specified on the product detail page. Any damage that occurs from having the watch serviced by a third party renders this warranty null and void. This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred.

Creator:
Rolex
Case Material:
Platinum
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Weight:
92.7 g
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 1.03 in (26 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
2000-2009
Date of Manufacture:
2000
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Agoura Hills, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU24723669253

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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