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Cutting-edge classicism The Perpetual 1908 features a 39 mm case in 18 ct yellow gold with an alligator leather strap. Its transparent back allows the refined aesthetics of the movement to be admired, as well as the pivoting of the oscillating weight. Intense black dial Miniature work of art Each dial is a miniature work of art. The colour, reflections and surface texture, along with decorative elements and the overall design give the watch its intrinsic character. Rolex masters all aspects of its dial creation and production in-house. From the initial sketches to the final inspection, including colouring or the application of appliques, the process involves a series of steps and operations that call on specific expertise. Some of these professions – enamelling, for instance – date from the early days of watchmaking. Others are inherent to the use of cutting-edge technologies, such as magnetron sputtering, a complex technique for colouring the surface of a dial by depositing a thin film of material in a vacuum environment. A meeting of traditional skills and technology, the manufacture of Rolex dials perfectly encapsulates the philosophy that guides the brand: seeking the highest level of quality to achieve an impeccable, long-lasting result. Domed and fluted bezel Divided bezel This elegant and understated watch features a slim case crowned with a bezel that is part domed and part finely fluted – the lower part being given an elegant fluting and the upper part domed. 18 ct yellow gold Commitment to excellence By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 ct gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white. They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with the same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source. A Luxurious Strap Individually tailored The Perpetual 1908 is fitted on an alligator leather strap. Matt brown or matt black, this elegant strap is individually tailored for the new watch, with a green lining and tone-on-tone stitching. It is equipped with a Dualclasp, a double folding clasp, in 18 ct yellow or white gold. Thanks to its carefully designed shape, the Dualclasp always sits centred on the wrist. Model case Model case 39 mm, 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish Diameter 39 mm Material 18 ct yellow gold Bezel Domed and fluted Winding crown 18 ct gold, domed Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire Water resistance Waterproof to 50 metres / 165 feet Movement Movement Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding Calibre 7140, manufacture Rolex Precision -2/+2 sec/day, after casing Functions Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. Stop-seconds for exact time setting Oscillator Syloxi hairspring in silicon with patented geometry. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers Winding Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Power reserve Approximately 66 hours Bracelet Bracelet Leather strap Material Alligator leather Clasp Double folding Dualclasp Dial Dial Intense black Certification Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

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