Rolex Oyster Perpetual Dark Rhodium Dial

The range was first introduced by Rolex in 2015 and aims to offer a watch, which unlike the other representatives of the “Oyster” line is neither distinctly sporty (like a Submariner), nor is it a dress watch (like the Cellini), but is rather “casual”, as it allows you to wear it with jeans and a t-shirt, as well as with a formal shirt and trousers. Indeed, the detail of this watch (as with all modern Rolexes I have had the opportunity to examine) is impressive. Starting with the incredible dial (by the way, the series offers 4 options to choose from – “red grape”, “vivid blue” and of course the most attractive in my opinion, the “dark rhodium” presented today) which changes its color to different shades of grey at certain angles. The markers and hands are “suspended” in the air in a sort of weightlessness, are elegant and crafted from white gold (which is standard for the brand's modern models). The markers at “3”, “6”, and “9” are enlarged and are filled with a luminescent compound - they only reaffirm the overall elegance of the model and enhance its overall presentation. Moving on to the incredible sapphire – in this case, the brand's highest grade of sapphire is used, which has allowed the overall height of the watch to be reduced compared to its predecessors. Of course, separate attention must be paid to the case and bezel – an incredible combination of brushed highest-grade 904 L steel with faceted polished edges and details in places (as you know, Rolex pays special attention to the steel used and for this purpose has its own foundries for its production!). And of course the bracelet – as can be expected from a Rolex it is truly good, in this case it is a classic Oyster bracelet – with micro-adjustment, and its full size includes 5 links towards the “6 o’clock” side of the case (of which 2 are removable) and 7 links towards the “12 o’clock” side (of which 4 are removable), the clasp is an Oysterclasp with a deeply engraved logo on it. Of course, an in-house Rolex movement “beats” at the heart of the watch – in this case, this task is entrusted to the 3132 – a new generation of one of the most successful, reliable, and good automatic movements not only for the brand, but in watchmaking in general – with a 48-hour power reserve, Paraflex shock absorber and Parachrom hairspring.