Introduced in 2015, the 114300 marked the first time the Oyster Perpetual was offered in a 39mm case diameter. This specific dark rhodium dial variant gained immediate traction for its restrained aesthetic, effectively positioned as the entry-level option within the brand's catalog.
The dial incorporates subtle blue square accents at the outer hour track, providing visual contrast against the sunburst grey finish and white gold applied indices. It is powered by the chronometer-certified caliber 3132, an automatic movement featuring a Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers for increased magnetic and shock resistance.
Founded in 1905 by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex was born from a singular, revolutionary idea: to transform the wristwatch from a fragile piece of jewelry into a robust, precise, and reliable daily companion. This ambition was masterfully realized in 1926 with the invention of the Oyster, the world's first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch case. Proven by a triumphant swim across the English Channel on the wrist of Mercedes Gleitze, the Oyster case established the foundational pillar of the brand's identity—performance and dependability in the most demanding conditions—a standard to which every Rolex is held to this day.
Building upon this foundation, Rolex went on to pioneer the defining features of the modern watch, including the self-winding Perpetual rotor in 1931 and the date-displaying Datejust in 1945. The brand then cemented its legend by creating the "professional tool watch" category, developing iconic models engineered for specific endeavors: the Submariner for deep-sea diving, the GMT-Master for intercontinental pilots, and the Cosmograph Daytona for the world of motorsports.
Today, Rolex positions itself as the universal symbol for success, quality, and prestige. As a fully integrated manufacturer, the brand exercises complete control over every component, from smelting its own proprietary gold alloys to assembling its "Superlative Chronometer" certified movements with uncompromising precision.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2015 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Everyday Sports Watch
Size: 39mm Thickness: approx. 11mm Lug Width: approx. 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored sides, brushed lugs, visible wear Bezel: Fixed, domed bezel, mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Dark rhodium sunburst dial, applied white gold markers Hands: White gold baton hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, Twinlock screw-down crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid caseback, screw-down, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: 3132