Description

Rolex Perpetual 1908 18 kt Yellow Gold – Reference m52508-0008

Overview

The Rolex Perpetual 1908 reference m52508-0008 is an exemplar of understated elegance and modern refinement within Rolex’s dress-watch repertoire. Crafted in 18 kt yellow gold and featuring timeless design codes, it offers a harmonious blend of classic styling and contemporary watchmaking. Reserved for collectors who appreciate restraint and sophistication, it represents a refined statement of Rolex’s horological mastery.

Design & Materials

• Case: 18 kt yellow gold, 39 mm, polished finish with elegant proportions.
• Bezel: Part domed, part finely fluted — combining smooth and textured surfaces.
• Dial: Intense white dial, finished with Rolex’s in-house mastery for colour and texture.
• Bracelet: 18 kt yellow gold Settimo bracelet (seven-piece solid links), polished, with concealed folding Crownclasp.
• Total Decoration: Elegant gold surfaces with no gem-setting — emphasis on form, finish, and material purity.
• Aesthetic: A synthesis of classic dress-watch proportions and Rolex’s signature design touches — refined, minimal, and luxurious.

Movement

• Calibre: Manufacture Rolex 7140 self-winding mechanical movement.
• Functions: Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds at 6 o’clock, stop-seconds for precise setting.
• Power Reserve: Approximately 66 hours.
• Certification: Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer standard (COSC + in-house criteria) — –2/+2 sec/day after casing.

Technical Specifications

• Reference: m52508-0008
• Collection: Perpetual 1908
• Case: 18 kt Yellow Gold, 39 mm, polished finish
• Bezel: Domed & fluted combination
• Dial: Intense white
• Bracelet: 18 kt Yellow Gold Settimo bracelet, concealed folding Crownclasp
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire (front) + transparent case back with anti-reflective coating
• Water Resistance: 50 metres / 165 feet
• Condition: New / Unworn
• Box & Papers: Full original Rolex presentation box and documentation

Prestige & Value

The Rolex Perpetual 1908 m52508-0008 is a refined token of Rolex’s mastery in both design and mechanics. With its 18 kt yellow gold case, elegant forms, and in-house calibre 7140 movement, it appeals to discerning collectors who value purity and craftsmanship over overt flamboyance. As a modern dress icon in Rolex’s catalog, it holds a unique position in refined watch collections worldwide.