Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 1970 'Silver' Dial w/ Box

$5,950.00 NZD

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 occupies a particular place in the Rolex canon — a distillation of everything the Oyster Perpetual stood for, without complication or embellishment. Produced across a long run from the early 1950s through to the 1980s, the 1002 has become a reference that collectors return to precisely because of its restraint: a clean silver dial, a 34mm case, and nothing more than the time.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 1970 'Silver' Dial w/ Box

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 occupies a particular place in the Rolex canon — a distillation of everything the Oyster Perpetual stood for, without complication or embellishment. Produced across a long run from the early 1950s through to the 1980s, the 1002 has become a reference that collectors return to precisely because of its restraint: a clean silver dial, a 34mm case, and nothing more than the time.

Details
- Maker
  
  Rolex
- Model
  
  Oyster Perpetual
- Reference
  
  1002
- Year
  
  1970
- Serial
  
  300XXXX
- Box & Papers
  
  Inner box (no cushion), green leather cardholder, red Chronometer swing tag; Papers: No
- Movement
  
  Caliber. 1570, automatic w/ 48-hour power reserve
- Dial & Hands
  
  Silver dial; baton hands w/ tritium lume
- Bezel
  
  Fixed, stainless steel
- Crystal
  
  Plexiglass
- Bracelet/Strap
  
  Oyster 7835 rivet bracelet w/ 11 links, stainless steel
- Performance
  
  Watch is fully functioning and running at +9 seconds per day
Dimensions
- Diameter: 34mm
- Lug-to-lug: 42mm
- Thickness: 11.5mm
- Lug width: 19mm
Materials

Stainless steel

The case is among the most well-preserved examples of the Ref. 1002 we have handled — thick, defined lugs with strong lines throughout, suggesting minimal polishing across its fifty-plus years. This is the kind of physical integrity that cannot be restored once lost
The Ref. 1002 has quietly become one of the most compelling entry points into Rolex — a reference with deep production history, genuine wearability, and a clean aesthetic that has aged without compromise. This example, with its box and case condition, sits at the stronger end of what the market currently offers
The 34mm stainless steel case is, for many, the ideal wearing size — substantial enough to read clearly on the wrist, compact enough to disappear beneath a cuff and transition without effort from day to evening. For the collector seeking a Rolex that earns its place as a genuine daily companion rather than a piece reserved for occasions, the Ref. 1002 makes a considered and lasting case for itself

Some scratches throughout the case and bracelet
Minor scuffs on crystal

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