Rolex Oyster Perpetual
+10 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
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Technical data
Rolex Ref. 276200 — Variants and collector names
Known as: OP28, Oyster Perpetual 28, Sunburst Generation (2020-2024), Lacquer Generation (2025-present)
Production phases and changes
- 2020: Launch: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 28 (Ref. 276200)
- 2025: W&W 2025 Dial Refresh: Sunburst → Lacquer/Matte Transition
- 2025: Dial Finish Change: Sunray metal finish → Matte Lacquer
Movement variants
- 2232 (2020–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- Smooth Domed Steel
Dial variants
- Silver Sunray (Gen 1) / Silver Matte (Gen 2) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
- Bright Black Sunray (discontinued 2025) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
- Bright Blue Sunray (discontinued 2025) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
- Candy Pink Sunray (Gen 1) / Candy Pink Lacquer (Gen 2) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
- Pistachio Matte Lacquer (2025+) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
- Beige Matte Lacquer (2025+) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
- Lavender Matte Lacquer (2025+) — OYSTER PERPETUAL 28 / Index markers
Crystal variants
- Sapphire Flat No-Cyclops
Bracelet variants
- Oyster 3-Link Solid Ref. Oyster-3-Link-Solid
Serial numbers
- ? – ? (2020–2024) — No specific serial ranges for 276200 available in sources; Ref. 276200 active from 2020
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 28 launched in 2020 with four sunburst dials: Silver, Black, Blue, and Pink. Completing the package: a smooth domed steel bezel, Calibre 2232, and the Oyster bracelet. No complications, no fuss — which is precisely what made the Ref. 276200 equally popular with first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike.
## The Quiet End of the High-Gloss Era
Watches & Wonders 2025 cut the sunburst lineup for this reference in half. Rolex discontinued three of the original four dials: Black Bright, Blue Bright, and Pink Sunray. Anyone chasing one of those dials today is shopping new-old-stock or pre-owned. The Silver variant survives, but from 2025 onward it receives a more muted finish — the second generation of this reference has a clear direction.
## Pistachio, Lavender, Beige: What This Means for the Market
New for model year 2025: three matte-lacquered surfaces in Pistachio, Lavender, and Beige, each built up in six lacquer layers. The pivot toward quiet luxury is no accident. Rolex is bringing the dial repertoire of its larger models down to 28mm — though without a Celebration dial option at this case size. Candy Pink stays in the lineup and likewise transitions from a sunray to a matte lacquer finish.
For the pre-owned market, the implication is straightforward: first-generation sunburst dials are growing scarcer. Nine months on from W&W 2025, Black Bright and Blue Bright listings are noticeably thinner on the ground than they were at the start of 2025.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive after a raid in 07/2025, only old stock remaining) achieve 95%+ similarity. Authenticity is almost always detectable only via micro-details + movement behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any display window = definitely fake (exception: Vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. Strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick = fake
- Cyclops lens (on date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, date fills almost the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010: random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000–2010: letter + 6–7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005). Older models: between the lugs at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Entry into Rolex
At $7,418 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Rolex on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 43.5 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Oyster Perpetual.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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