Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1961
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1002, is an 18k yellow gold wristwatch from circa 1961. The timepiece features a 34 mm diameter yellow gold case with a smooth bezel.
The dial is finished in a silver soleil pattern, equipped with dauphine hands and applied gold-tone hour markers, with a "Swiss" only designation located at the six o'clock position. The case back bears a commemorative engraving reading "1937–1962 Coca-Cola," documenting a 25-year jubilee for an employee named H. Kirchfeld at the German branch of the Coca-Cola Company. The watch is powered by a self-winding Perpetual movement, which is housed within a waterproof Oyster case.
The timepiece is fitted with a leather strap accompanied by a Rolex plaque buckle. The item has been serviced as reported by the auction description.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Buckle
- Rolex plaque
- Serial
- 712xxx
- Engraving
- Commemorative text
- Reference
- 1002
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Silver soleil dial finish • Applied hour markers with dauphine hands • Case back engraving referring to H. Kirchfeld and Coca-Cola jubilee • Rolex branded plaque buckle on leather strap
- Case and Dial Details
- The watch is housed in a 34 mm case constructed from 18k yellow gold, featuring a smooth bezel. The dial presents a silver soleil finish and displays the Rolex coronet at the twelve o'clock position. Hour markers are applied, and the time is displayed via dauphine hands. The dial carries the "Swiss" only designation situated at the six o'clock position, identifying its specific production period. The case back features a personalized engraving commemorating the 25-year anniversary of Mr. H. Kirchfeld with the German division of the Coca-Cola Company. The text is inscribed with the years 1937 and 1962, providing a historical context for the individual piece.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece utilizes a self-winding Perpetual movement. This movement is identified as a primary innovation within the Oyster Perpetual model family, paired with the waterproof Oyster case architecture. These two technical elements define the operational foundation of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual series. The watch has been serviced by the vendor's watchmaker. The leather strap is secured with a Rolex plaque buckle, completing the external assembly of the watch.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The reference 1002 watch is dated to 1961 based on its serial number. The inscription on the case back documents a specific employee recognition event at the Coca-Cola Company in Germany, spanning the years 1937 to 1962. This engraving serves as the primary historical marker for this individual object. The auction description reports that this watch was presented to an employee for a 25-year jubilee. The source attributes the watch as a 1960s production, specifically narrowed to 1961 by the recorded serial number.
Identification
- Reference
- 1002
- Serial number
- 712xxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact provenance history beyond the employee mention remains limited
- Research required: Long-term movement health following service not verified