Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1005
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1969
Maker / issuer
RolexThis 1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1005, is a men's wristwatch featuring a 34mm stainless steel case and a 14K yellow gold fluted bezel. It is fitted with a taupe sunburst "ghost" dial, characterized by tonal printing that varies in visibility depending on ambient lighting.
The dial includes tritium lume plots and is paired with matching tritium hands. The watch is presented on an original two-tone Rolex "U.S.A. Made" Jubilee bracelet with 49 end pieces and 21 links. The auction description notes that the case and case back retain their original factory finishing. The movement's service history is unknown, though the watch is reported to be keeping time. The timepiece displays a golden patina on the lume plots consistent with its period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Lume
- Tritium
- Type
- Oyster Perpetual
- Year
- 1969
- Bracelet
- Rolex "U.S.A. Made" Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet W/ 49 End Pieces
- Case Finish
- Unpolished
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The timepiece is equipped with a taupe-colored sunburst dial identified by the seller as a "ghost" dial variant. This specific configuration features tonal text printing designed to shift in visibility depending on the intensity and angle of lighting. The dial is equipped with tritium-based luminous plots that exhibit a golden patina.
- Visible features
- • 34mm case diameter • Two-tone Jubilee bracelet with yellow gold center links • Fluted yellow gold bezel • Sunburst texture on the dial
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch features a 34mm stainless steel case accented by a 14K yellow gold fluted bezel. The vendor reports that the case is in an unpolished state, preserving its original factory dimensions and surface finish. The case back is similarly described as retaining its original factory configuration. It is fitted with a two-tone Rolex Jubilee bracelet manufactured in the United States, which includes 49 end pieces. The bracelet comprises 21 links and shows signs of moderate stretch from previous wear. The vendor states the bracelet can accommodate a wrist size of up to 7 1/2 inches.
- Condition and Maintenance
- The seller reports that the watch is currently functional and keeps time. There is no available documentation regarding the watch's service history, and the current maintenance status is unverified. The overall condition of the components, specifically the case, bezel, and dial, is described as being in an excellent or exceptional state, with minimal signs of use noted by the auction house.
Identification
- Reference
- 1005
- Serial number
- 21XXXXX
- 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: Previous service history is unknown
- Research required: Stated as "unpolished" based on seller assessment