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How a century of engineering shaped the modern wristwatch

Before the wristwatch could become an everyday object, it had to prove it could survive everyday life.

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How a century of engineering shaped the modern wristwatch

Rolex Oyster (1926) sealed the wristwatch against moisture; Perpetual rotor (1931) added automatic winding, making wristwatches reliable daily instruments. Sealed protection and autonomous energy became mechanical watch standards, proving how solving practical constraints drives engineering innovation across industries.

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Rolex celebrates 100 years of the Oyster, its first waterproof wristwatch

‘Oyster Story’ traces the history of the brand’s first waterproof wristwatch, from Mercedes Gleitze’s English Channel ‘vindication swim’ to modern horological marvels.

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venerdì 12 giugno 2026·scmp.com
Rolex celebrates 100 years of the Oyster, its first waterproof wristwatch
‘Oyster Story’ traces the history of the brand’s first waterproof wristwatch, from Mercedes Gleitze’s English Channel ‘vindication swim’ to modern horological marvels.
lunedì 15 giugno 2026·channelnewsasia.com
How a century of engineering shaped the modern wristwatch
Before the wristwatch could become an everyday object, it had to prove it could survive everyday life.