There is no watch more well-known than a Rolex, and the Oyster is a collection of watches made by this company that reigns supreme. This wonderful collection combines an unmistakable design that has barely changed since its formation and the superior Rolex technology.

These watches are smaller, usually with a face diameter of only about 30 mm. They come in steel and white gold with a variety of faces. These watches are superior in accuracy and durability, with certifications to prove it, and have been since their formation nearly a century ago. But, how did this super-popular watch come to be what it is today? Let’s take a look at the history of this incredible design…

The History of the Company

Hans Wildorf, the founder of the Rolex company strove to perfect the wristwatch, which was not a popular fashion around 1900, when he first formed his Swiss watch company. In 1914, Wildorf completed this task, receiving the first certificate of precision for a wristwatch.

The Foundation of the Oyster

The Oyster came about in 1926. This watch was the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch in existence. The watch is sealed to prevent anything from getting inside its case, protecting the timepiece in a way never before seen. From its formation, the Oyster was put through many tests to see if it would really hold up against the elements, and it did. In 1931, the Oyster was given self-winding movement. This rotor was the first of its kind, giving the Oyster yet another first in its field.

The Oyster Today

Today the watch is engraved with Superlative Chronometer Official Certification, which is extreme precision through many conditions and positions. All Rolex watches have this certification. Rolex Oyster watch cases are made of a super alloy called 904L, which can withstand extreme conditions and still keep a super-polished look.

Today, you can get the oyster in a variety of looks. Rolex makes the Oyster Perpetual with a variety of hour makers, colors, and patters. You can get silver, black, blue, or even pink for the ladies. Yes, these watches now even come in an Oyster Lady for her, which is of course available with pink detailing.

The Rolex Oyster is a watch that has reigned supreme for nearly a century since its formation, when it was a first of its kind. Today, the superior model has been produced in many colors and styles, but they all still hold the same unmistakable look for which the Rolex Oyster has long been known.