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Model Name:
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
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Reference:
124300
Price ($)
$
9300
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
7.7
Crowd Rating:
2140
Watch Description
The Oyster Perpetual 41 with a bright black dial and an Oyster bracelet.
The sunray finish creates delicate light reflections on many dials in the Oyster Perpetual collection. It is obtained using masterful brushing techniques that create grooves running outwards from the centre of the dial.
Light is diffused consistently along each engraving, creating a characteristic subtle glow that moves depending on the position of the wrist. Once the sunray finish has been completed, the dial colour is applied using Physical Vapour Deposition or electroplating. A light coat of varnish gives the dial its final look.
Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential.
Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology.
First introduced in the late 1930s, this particularly robust and comfortable metal bracelet with its broad, flat three-piece links remains the most universal bracelet in the Oyster collection. For the Oyster Perpetual models the Oyster bracelet is fitted with an Oysterclasp.
41
47.5
0
11.7
100
Steel - 904L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
3230
70
Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 is a timeless luxury sports watch defined by its robust 41mm Oystersteel Oyster case, smooth fixed bezel, and captivating sunray dials available in vibrant or classic finishes with Chromalight lume for low-light legibility; ideal for the discerning professional or collector seeking an understated status symbol that transitions seamlessly from office to weekend adventures, powered by the cutting-edge in-house Calibre 3230 automatic movement with a superior 70-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.8/10.0
**Material Metric (9.8/10.0)** - Rolex's 904L Oystersteel construction, paired with double-domed sapphire crystal and meticulous brushed/polished finishing, matches the material excellence of their Submariner dive watches.
**Movement Metric (9.6/10.0)** - The Calibre 3230 offers exceptional accuracy, shock resistance via Paraflex, and extended 70-hour power reserve, outperforming standard ETA movements in comparable luxury pieces.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Iconic Mercedes hands, applied hour markers, and textured sunray dials deliver peerless readability and elegance, on par with Rolex's own Datejust.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Rooted in Rolex's pioneering waterproof Oyster case from 1926 and the Perpetual rotor invention, it upholds a legacy comparable to the original Explorer.
**Versatility Metric (9.6/10.0)** - With 100m water resistance and a clean aesthetic, it excels across formal, casual, and sports settings like the versatile Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.
**Brand Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Rolex's global prestige and heritage place it at the pinnacle of luxury, akin to Patek Philippe in recognition but more accessible.
**Cohesiveness Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Seamlessly aligns with Rolex's ethos of rugged simplicity and innovation, cohesive even as a standalone icon.
**Rarity Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Moderate scarcity due to high demand and controlled production elevates it above mass-market brands like Seiko Prospex.
**Functions Metric (5.0/10.0)** - Delivers precise time-only functionality with hacking seconds and smooth sweep, but remains basic compared to multifunction Tudors.
**Complications Metric (0.0/10.0)** - Lacks any complications, prioritizing purity over the advanced features of a Rolex Daytona.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Excels in material, movement, design, and brand prestige, but hampered by zero complications and modest functions for its price tier, providing prestige value rather than feature density.
## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: The watch leverages iconic branding and build quality effectively, though its simplicity limits bang-for-buck against more feature-rich alternatives at similar prices.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
