Today's offering showcases this uncommon and very cool "Zephyr dial" Rolex Oyster Perpetual model #1008 encased in stainless steel and gold. Featuring a distinctive index bezel and special cross-hair dial, the "Zephyr" was designed by Rolex to epitomize the sports dress watch of the 1960's and early 1970's.

At the time of its launch, according to their marketing Rolex intended it to be a significant new direction and obtain a prominent position in their line. Despite its interesting look, it was a sales disappointment for Rolex and never became the de facto standard for a dressier Oyster Perpetual, although as is often the case with unsuccessful models, today their somewhat limited production numbers make them sought after by collectors.

Our Zephyr is in all original condition. Its watertight Oyster case is near mint. The Zephyr dial is just short of mint and shows only very slight aging. And it comes on its original Rolex USA Jubille bracelet.

A Master Watchmaker who specializes in Rolexes has fully serviced the watch using Rolex parts at a wholesale cost to us of $600. It continues to keep time nearly on par with a new Rolex in five chronometer positions.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Reference 1008
• Serial number: 1,158,736
• Year made: c. 1965
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel and gold
• Case condition: Near mint with nice fairly fat lugs
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick
• Dial: Satiné silver "Zephyr" dial with cross hair design, luminous dots. Original and just short of mint with very slight aging and slight loss of luminous dots visible under magnification
• Hands: Original, luminous gold "dauphines"
• Movement type: Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring
• Movement markings: Montres Rolex S.A. Geneve, Swiss, Twenty-Six (26) Jewels, Adjusted 5 Positions, 1560
• Jewels: 26 rubies
• Band: Original, Rolex USA Jubilee, steel and 14K gold, size to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 3/4 inches, excellent condition. Note that Rolex USA came from the factory with a very much looser design than Rolex's Swiss bracelet.
• Width between lugs: 19mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition
• Serviced: Yes, fully serviced by a Rolex specialist Master Watchmaker using Rolex parts at a wholesale cost to us of $600.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide