PERPE TUAL
1908

WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manuallyin order to function correctly and precisely.
To wind the Perpetual 1908 manually, turn thewinding crown several times clockwise. (Turningin the other direction has no effect.) A minimumof 25 turns is required for adequate partial winding.
The watch will then be wound automatically as
long as it is worn on the wrist.

The green seal accompanying yourRolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series ofspecific final controls by Rolex in its ownlaboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometricprecision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back theboundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellencein mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.

		
PERPETUAL 1908		
OVERVIEWSETTING THE WATCH
DUALCLASP		CARING FOR YOUR ROLEXAFTER-SALES SERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORKTHE HEART OF THE 1908 MODEL
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USING YOUR WATCH
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ROLEX SERVICE
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THE HEART OF THE
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The Perpetual 1908, inspired by one of
the first Rolex watches with a Perpetualrotor, features a sleek dial displaying theArabic numerals 3, 9 and 12, and facetedhour markers. Above the small seconds
counter at 6 o’clock, the inscription‘Superlative Chronometer’ attests to thewatch’s performance. The hour hand ischaracterized by a circle just before its
tip, while the minute hand is shaped
like a two-edged sword. Crafted from18 ct gold, the slender case is fittedwith a domed bezel edged with discreet
fluting.

The Perpetual 1908 is equipped witha self-winding mechanical movement
entirely manufactured by Rolex. The
exclusive architecture and refined
decoration of this movement are visible
thanks to the transparent case back.
The Perpetual 1908 is mounted on
an alligator leather strap fitted witha Dualclasp.

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THE HEART OF THE
1908 MODELOVERVIEW
Hour hand
Minute hand
Small seconds
Winding crownUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICE6

THE HEART OF THE
1908 MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICESETTING THE WATCH
Manual winding (position 0)
The crown is tight against the case.
To wind the watch manually, turn thecrown clockwise. (Turning in the otherdirection has no effect.) When setting
the watch for the first time or if the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum of
25 turns for partial winding.

Setting the time (position 1)
The crown is pulled out to the firstnotch. The small seconds hand isstopped, allowing you to set the timeto the precise second. To set the hourand minute, turn the crown in either
direction.

8Initial winding and setting
A. Wind the watch manually (position 0).
B. Set the time (position 1).

Pull out

After every use, return the crown to position 0.
The crown should never be adjusted underwater.

THE HEART OF THE
1908 MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEDUALCLASPThe Perpetual 1908 is mounted on abrown or black alligator leather strap
fitted with a Dualclasp, a double folding
clasp designed by Rolex and patented.
Opening the clasp
Lift the small Rolex
crown-shaped leverUnfold the first blade
Lift the small lever at the endof the other strap section
and unfold the second blade

Closing the clasp
Fold the second blade andfasten it by pressing downon the small lever
Fold the first blade, sliding
the strap through the loops
Fasten the clasp by pressing
down on the small Rolex
crown-shaped lever

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Closing

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12CARING FOR
YOUR ROLEX
Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.

You can help preserve its lustre bycleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case fromtime to time using soapy water and asoft brush.

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Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is pushed
tight against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.

To keep the leather strap in goodcondition, it is recommended that you
protect it from water and humidity.

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14AFTER-SALESSERVICE
Rolex after-sales servicing ensures thatyour timepiece will continue to perform
optimally in terms of precision, reliability
and waterproofness, and also retain its
particular lustre.
The proper functioning and timekeeping
accuracy of your Rolex watch movement
is dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by thebrand. Over time, the properties of
all lubricants will degrade, which canaffect a movement’s precision.

Additionally, to verify the waterproofnessof your watch, it is important to carry out
stringent technical checks.
Rolex therefore recommends that you
periodically return your watch to oneof its Official Rolex Retailers or Service
Centres for complete servicing, which isalways performed by a Rolex-approved
watchmaker.

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During a complete service, the watch
is dismantled and all of its components– the case, bracelet and movement –are closely examined.
The movement is entirely disassembled
and all the parts are carefully inspected.
Those that no longer meet Rolex
requirements are systematically replacedby new components. The movement
is lubricated on reassembly. The caseand bracelet are re-polished or satinfinished according to their original finish,
restoring their shine and lustre whileremoving any marks or scratches.

At the end of the process, your Rolex
watch undergoes a series of tests toverify its functions, waterproofness andpower reserve, as well as the precisionof its movement.
After a complete Rolex service, yourwatch is covered by a service guarantee.

THE HEART OF THE
1908 MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICENETWORKThe network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world anddraws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected andtrained by Rolex.
Official Rolex Retailers can advise you on
all the technical aspects of your watch’sfunctions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,highly qualified Rolex watchmakers areon hand worldwide to meet all of yourservice needs.

For a list of Official Rolex Retailers andService Centres, please visit rolex.com.

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