Rolex Perpetual 1908 Platinum 39mm 52506 2025 [Preowned]

Overview 

The Rolex Perpetual 1908 reference 52506 heralds a new chapter in Rolex's legacy of classic watchmaking. Introduced in 2023 as the cornerstone of the newly launched Perpetual collection, this contemporary dress watch channels the spirit of the brand's earliest precision timepieces. Named after the year Hans Wilsdorf registered the Rolex trademark, the 1908 represents a deliberate return to simplicity, elegance, and mechanical excellence, embodied in its refined 39mm platinum case.

The ice blue dial features a guilloché rice-grain motif dial is a masterpiece of restraint and balance. It features beautifully faceted 18 ct white gold Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, complemented by polished hour markers and a delicate rail-track minute scale adorning the periphery. Slender, faceted hands, including a sub-dial for small seconds at 6 o'clock, complete the composition. This design delivers a perfectly balanced dial that pays homage to early 20th-century watch aesthetics while feeling distinctly modern. Protected by a gracefully domed sapphire crystal, the dial offers clarity and classic sophistication from every angle.

At the heart of the 1908 beats the Rolex Manufacture Calibre 7140, a self-winding movement developed specifically for this model. This advanced caliber incorporates cutting-edge innovations such as a Syloxi hairspring and a Chronergy escapement, offering a robust 66-hour power reserve and a Superlative Chronometer certification. Notably, the movement is visible through a transparent sapphire caseback—a significant feature for a modern Rolex dress watch—allowing collectors to admire the meticulous finishing and intricate craftsmanship typically hidden from view.

The Rolex Perpetual 1908 is fitted with a luxurious matte brown alligator leather strap, secured by a sophisticated dual-folding platinum clasp. This combination results in a timepiece that is a study in understated luxury, signaling a new era of classicism for Rolex. Elegant, minimalist, and technically accomplished, the 1908 is a quietly remarkable choice for collectors seeking a refined timepiece that beautifully bridges the brand’s storied past with its forward-looking innovation.

Specifications

Brand :	Rolex
Model Name :	1908
Reference :	52506
Material	18ct White gold
Movement :	Rolex Caliber 7140, 66 Hours PR
Case Diameter :	39mm
Bracelet / Strap :	Alligator Strap
Features :	Back Case Sapphire,  Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. Stop-seconds for exact time setting

 

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated October 2025.

Warranty

5 years manufacturers warranty

Further Insight from Our Specialist Team

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