Rolex - ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL REF.1002 BREGUET NUMERALS
Breguet numerals are a distinctive style of numerals found on some dials of luxury watches. Named after Abraham Louis Breguet, a prominent watchmaker of the 18th century, these numerals were designed to be elegant, legible, and distinctive, fitting the refined aesthetics of Breguet’s timepieces. Rolex has rarely used this font type for their watch dials. However, there are very few exceptions, such as the present watch. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1002 with a Breguet numerals dial is extremely rare, with only a handful in existence. Despite speculation, there is no certainty about their origin, though many scholars suggest they were made in limited quantities for the Asian market. The appearance of one of these Breguet numerals Rolex watches is an exceptional event for any collector looking to add something incredibly rare to their collection.
The present timepiece is an incredibly rare specimen of reference 1002, featuring the Breguet numerals dial. Very few of these watches are known to exist, as they might have been manufactured for the Asian market in a very small batch for a special order. Besides their rarity, the Breguet numerals add significant elegance and finesse to the watch. Many consider Breguet numerals to be the most elegant and refined numeral script ever made. Even on a simple reference 1002, they completely transform the look of the watch, making it a true gem of elegance and taste. The watch’s collectibility is further enhanced by its fabulous, all original, and untouched condition. The dial is flawless, with very nice tritium plots that have changed to a warm yellowish tone, matching the hands. The case is likely untouched, the bracelet has no stretch, and the caliber works perfectly. All components are correct for the year of manufacture: the Breguet numerals dial is consistent with the other few known examples, the 78350/557 bracelet, the 1579 caliber, and the 1002 caseback are all correct for the period of the watch’s manufacture.
Year 1980, Serial Number 6390XXX, Diameter 34mm.
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