Rolex Oysterdate Precision - 1978 Archived Built upon the sturdy foundation

Built upon the sturdy foundation of a 34mm Oyster Case

these watches represented a significant departure from Rolex's traditional Oyster case designs

While moon phase clocks have been in existence for centuries (and in some cases even longer

who were also contract suppliers at the same time

Wittnauer (then known mainly for their chronographs and their association with Longines) was an early adopter of this new technology

Rolex Oysterdate Precision - 1978 Archived Built upon the sturdy foundationYou may have noticed that we have a passion for timepieces with tradition, style and value. When these elements combine, an icon is formed and it is hard to get more iconic than the brand with the big crown. When you think of Rolex, your first thoughts may be to their GMT Master with its unforgettable two tone "Pepsi" bezel, the aviator's timepiece designed at the dawn of transatlantic jet travel. Or it might go to the form follows function Explorer