{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-zephyr-as08686","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Zephyr'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen it comes to \"budget\" Rolex, there are few watches more attractive than an Oyster Perpetual — and the Oyster Perpetuals of the 1960s and 1970s remain some of Rolex's best-loved timepieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a non-professional Rolex model, the Oyster Perpetual line is arguably overlooked by collectors today, despite being the most 'pure' successor to the original waterproof Oyster-cased Rolexes from the last century. All it takes is a strap change to transform this watch from a go-to tuxedo accoutrement to a field watch or BBQ grill timer. When you factor in that OPs have been made available in a broad variety of fun dial color configurations, the appeal grows even more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular OP, a Reference 1008 known as a 'Zephyr', dates to circa 1966 and features a 34mm two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel Oyster case with an acrylic crystal, a signed crown, a gorgeous, engine turned yellow gold bezel, a lovely sunburst silver T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eritium dial with a matching\u003ci\u003e Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e handset, and a matching two-tone Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith its classic proportions and effortless elegance, this is a classic, tasteful, mid-century Rolex through and through, and the progenitor of many a modern reference —not to mention, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ean excellent opportunity to get into an interesting and not often seen vintage Rolex without losing your shirt!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40209569153111,"sku":"40921059","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08686_40921059_ROLEX_OYSTERPERPETUAL_ZEPHYR__1008.jpg?v=1688657457","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-oyster-perpetual-zephyr-as08686","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}