Founded in London in 1905 and headquartered in Geneva since 1919, Rolex is the most recognised name in watchmaking — and for collectors with an eye for precious metal vintage pieces, the Oyster Perpetual reference 1005 represents one of the most accessible entries into solid gold Rolex ownership. Produced continuously from the early 1960s through the late 1970s, the 1005 is a no-date Oyster Perpetual in yellow gold: a pure, uncomplicating expression of what Rolex does best.

Reference 1005 is a 34 mm yellow gold automatic dress watch with a fluted yellow gold bezel and a screw-down caseback signed with the reference number. The silver dial carries applied yellow gold baton hour markers and matching gold hands with central seconds — a clean, timeless layout that has aged gracefully over nearly five decades. At its heart beats the Rolex Calibre 1570, a COSC-certified chronometer-grade automatic movement that remains impressively accurate by any standard, vintage or modern. The domed acrylic crystal is original to the watch. Water resistance is maintained by the Oyster screw-down crown and caseback. 

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1005 is from 1978, is in very good condition and comes with a full service and new brown alligator leather strap.