The Oyster Perpetual is a fantastic entry-level candidate with a price tag that won’t necessitate defaulting on a student loan. Simple, robust, water-resistant to 100 metres and endowed with an exceptional automatic movement, the Oyster Perpetual is the heart and soul of Rolex. As the world’s first waterproof timepiece, put to the test on Mercedes Gleitze’s epic cross-Chanel swim, the 1926 Oyster would become the foundation stone of the colossal Rolex Empire. Coupled with the second significant breakthrough at Rolex, in the form of an automatic movement with a bi-directional rotor, you get the rock solid Oyster Perpetual. The 39mm case of this Rolex Oyster Perpetual comes with a cool blue dial, and the case and bracelet are made from an incredibly resilient stainless steel superalloy, which can take a beating and still look great
