The Rolex Oyster case was first introduced in 1926 claiming its rights to be the first waterproof case. However, it is believed that the first waterproof case was designed and patented by Paul Perregaux and Georges Perret in 1925 and Hans Widorf bought the patent in the same year off the two innovative gentlemen.

The present example is fitted with the rare “Oyster Watch Co” caseback, which is only seen in early examples. Adding to the attraction, the present example is presented with a nice clean dial, rare for early Rolex Oyster models.