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HogwldFLTR · 6 June 2015, 04:56 AM

It was the first watch to scale the big mountain and spawned the Explorer because of it. This year they were supersized at Baselworld and they added the now defunct Airking to their ranks.

Or as Rolex states on their site. "Oyster Perpetual: The direct descendant of the original oyster launched in 1926, the first waterproof wristwatch in the world and the foundation on which Rolex has built its reputation."

Strangely they get relatively little publicity here on the forum. It time; show your Justa Oyster Perpetual if you've got them and love them.

I've had two; the first one I traded in on a SubC but almost immediately regretted it; it's been replaced and won't be leaving again.

Then...

and now...

Bfd70 · 6 June 2015, 05:10 AM

116000 next for me

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2015, 06:10 AM

Wow, I can't believe I'm the only owner of this historically significant watch on the forum; maybe there are others who are afraid to come out of the closet on this issue in their lives.

rusty427 · 7 June 2015, 08:49 AM

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty427

I knew I wasn't alone. Beautiful watch; love the blue and stick/Arabic dial. Beats the ExpI imho.

Old Expat Beast · 7 June 2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty427

Interesting mod, I like it.

RichM · 7 June 2015, 10:12 AM

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My first Rolex. A "P" serial number TT 34mm. My wife wears it now.

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Interesting mod, I like it.

Adam, sharp as a tack again; I was so busy looking at the beautiful dial I missed the hands. Looks great. I agree.

rusty427 · 7 June 2015, 11:42 AM

Yes, well spotted!
I only did it for legibility, but I like it too!
Yours looks great too, lovely details on the dial 👍

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rusty427 · 7 June 2015, 11:47 AM

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My first Rolex. A "P" serial number TT 34mm. My wife wears it now.

Nice!

Jack T · 7 June 2015, 11:52 AM

Great thread, great watch. I've long admired the OP, wish I had picked up a 36mm with the silver 369 dial. Are they still available?

To the owners, enjoy them!

pubcrawler · 7 June 2015, 12:15 PM

Here's my OP Date next to my '99 Exp I. Both great watches!

joe100 · 7 June 2015, 12:37 PM

Absolutely gorgeous boys!

RichM · 7 June 2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty427

Nice!

Thank You

I just couldn't trade it in so I did the next best thing and had it sized for my wife. Now she can say it was her first Rolex as well.

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Great thread, great watch. I've long admired the OP, wish I had picked up a 36mm with the silver 369 dial. Are they still available?

To the owners, enjoy them!

Likely they are still around; you might try talking to one of the trusted sellers. Great watches for certain.

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Originally Posted by rusty427

Yes, well spotted!
I only did it for legibility, but I like it too!
Yours looks great too, lovely details on the dial ��

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How did you source the hands; I like the look a lot. I imagine it is more legible at night time.

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pubcrawler

Here's my OP Date next to my '99 Exp I. Both great watches!

The Date is a great watch but it's not the OP. Beautiful pair but the OP doesn't have the date on it.

turboawd · 7 June 2015, 04:16 PM

My 116000 purchased recently with help and advice from great folks on this forum:

turboawd · 7 June 2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Great thread, great watch. I've long admired the OP, wish I had picked up a 36mm with the silver 369 dial. Are they still available?

To the owners, enjoy them!

I think you can actually still order the silver 369 new from an AD...I ordered my blue 369 brand new from my AD just last month...

rusty427 · 7 June 2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Likely they are still around; you might try talking to one of the trusted sellers. Great watches for certain.

How did you source the hands; I like the look a lot. I imagine it is more legible at night time.

I sourced the hands from a member, they are 114270 explorer hands, which happen to be submariner hands as well.
Night legibility is much improved.

pubcrawler · 8 June 2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

The Date is a great watch but it's not the OP. Beautiful pair but the OP doesn't have the date on it.

Interesting. How is the OP defined (at least for the purpose for this thread)?

HogwldFLTR · 8 June 2015, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pubcrawler

Interesting. How is the OP defined (at least for the purpose for this thread)?

Look at the Rolex site; they define the model. First one at the top of the page is the Oyster Perpetual; the other are Oyster Perpetuals but not the Oyster Perpetual.

http://www.rolex.com/watches.html#oyster-collection

dominic.warren · 8 June 2015, 08:07 AM

My air king didn't think I would like the 34mm but I love it.

Old Expat Beast · 8 June 2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pubcrawler

Interesting. How is the OP defined (at least for the purpose for this thread)?

The basic Oyster Perpetual, with only Rolex Oyster Perpetual at the top of the dial.

This, or models directly descended from it since 1931...

Jack T · 8 June 2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The basic Oyster Perpetual, with only Rolex Oyster Perpetual at the top of the dial.

This, or models directly descended from it since 1931...

Wow, that's a beauty, a step above the everyday type of watch I see for the OP.

Old Expat Beast · 8 June 2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Wow, that's a beauty, a step above the everyday type of watch I see for the OP.

It's from the Rolex Press Room, where they say it's the first OP, from 1931. Yes, it's a pity they don't make them like that any more.

joe100 · 8 June 2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dominic.warren

My air king didn't think I would like the 34mm but I love it.

That dial will be a classic. Hold on to that one

HogwldFLTR · 8 June 2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's from the Rolex Press Room, where they say it's the first OP, from 1931. Yes, it's a pity they don't make them like that any more.

I was hoping it was yours; it is lovely.

Interestingly enough since the AirKing has been discontinued (as mentioned in the original post) and is now being sold as the OP but without the AK labeling, it's travelled there and back.

HogwldFLTR · 8 June 2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

My 116000 purchased recently with help and advice from great folks on this forum:

And still with some stickers on it as well (last shot). Very nice!!!

rusty427 · 8 June 2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Look at the Rolex site; they define the model. First one at the top of the page is the Oyster Perpetual; the other are Oyster Perpetuals but not the Oyster Perpetual.

http://www.rolex.com/watches.html#oyster-collection

I am pretty sure the 115200 is part of the OP line up.
If you click on that link, then go to Oyster Perpetual, the 34mm date is in the sub link.
I think we better let him in. ;)

rusty427 · 8 June 2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The basic Oyster Perpetual, with only Rolex Oyster Perpetual at the top of the dial.

This, or models directly descended from it since 1931...

Nice one Adam.
A little more Rolex history.

6 June 2015, 04:56 AM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	The OFFICIAL Rolex Oyster Perpetual Owners' Club...Let's see them!!!! It was the first watch to scale the big mountain and spawned the Explorer because of it. This year they were supersized at Baselworld and they added the now defunct Airking to their ranks. Or as Rolex states on their site. "Oyster Perpetual: The direct descendant of the original oyster launched in 1926, the first waterproof wristwatch in the world and the foundation on which Rolex has built its reputation." Strangely they get relatively little publicity here on the forum. It time; show your Justa Oyster Perpetual if you've got them and love them. I've had two; the first one I traded in on a SubC but almost immediately regretted it; it's been replaced and won't be leaving again. Then... and now... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,744	My first Rolex. A "P" serial number TT 34mm. My wife wears it now. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Great thread, great watch. I've long admired the OP, wish I had picked up a 36mm with the silver 369 dial. Are they still available? To the owners, enjoy them! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

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rusty427 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 204	Yes, well spotted! I only did it for legibility, but I like it too! Yours looks great too, lovely details on the dial 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 June 2015, 12:15 PM	#12
pubcrawler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Derek Location: Atlanta Watch: Explorer Posts: 7	Here's my OP Date next to my '99 Exp I. Both great watches!

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