Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date 1002/0 (1963)

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 is an affordable vintage watch from a very popular period of Rolex watchmaking. As always, Rolex made a great effort with ref 1002 to create a long-lasting and quality timepiece. Perhaps not as flashy as some other Rolex models, the simple look of ref 1002 Rolex Oyster Perpetual gives it a classic and timeless appearance, while its quality construction keeps it running smoothly and accurately for generations.

The Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 originally featured a robust 26 jewel calibre 1560 automatic movement. Calibre 1560 possesses a Rolex p/n 7980 balance assembly with a Breguet hairspring, running at 18000 bph and a 42-hour power reserve. Some later Rolex ref 1002s feature the calibre 1570 automatic movement. Calibre 1570 was introduced in 1965 and has a balance assembly Rolex p/n 8106 with a Breguet hairspring, running at 19800 bph and a 48-hour power reserve. The calibre 1570 automatic movement was very popular among both dress and sports Rolex models. Unfortunately, because of the movement’s popularity, many watches from the 1960s were taken apart, and their movements removed and placed in other watches. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly hard to find watches, like ref 1002, unaltered.