The Vault › All references › Oyster Perpetual
Oyster Perpetual · 2008 to 2020
“OP26”
Grade B · 74/100Today's call: Value buy
B: solid, selective. Ranked #73 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (2015) | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $4,600 – $5,600 |
| Vs original retail | +2% |
| 1-year trend | +19% |
The no-date, no-fluting 26mm: the cleanest and most affordable door into the discontinued-26mm trend.
Modern build, discontinued size, minimal fuss. The quiet sibling of the Lady-Datejust surge.
The smallest modern Oyster Perpetual at 26mm, discontinued in 2020 when Rolex reshuffled the OP line. The purest Rolex formula, time only, Oyster case, no complications, in its most petite expression.
Small-watch demand keeps rising and the supply of discontinued small OPs is fixed, the simplest supply-demand setup on the site. Silver and blue dials are the staples; the rarer colors are the upside.
Our verdict: Minimalist 26mm momentum. Less flash than the Datejust, same supply math.
| Sizes | 26mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet material | Oystersteel (stainless) |
| Factory bracelet | Oyster |
| Factory bezels | Smooth steel |
| Notable dials | Silver; Blue; Black; Pink |
| Caliber | 2231 |
| Production | 2008 to 2020 (discontinued) |
Live eBay listings ↗ Open in the interactive Vault