Sell your Oyster Perpetual · South Florida · by appointment
Sell your Oyster Perpetual to a dealer who knows which dial you have.
Since 2020 the Oyster Perpetual has been two markets: colour dials that trade on scarcity, and standard dials that trade as the entry Rolex. Send photos of the dial in daylight and the card. I reply within 1 business day with a real number and the reasoning.
- Every size from 28 to 41 mm, including the discontinued 39 mm 114300
- Turquoise, coral red, yellow, green, candy pink, and Celebration dials priced on their own terms
- Prepaid insured FedEx label, or an appointment in your county
Who this page is for
The simplest Rolex, with the least simple pricing.
This page is for anyone holding an Oyster Perpetual and wondering whether it is an entry-level Rolex or something more. The answer depends on the dial and the size, and the gap between the two answers is wide.
The Oyster Perpetual is the plainest watch Rolex makes: no date, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet. For most of its life it was the Rolex people bought first. Then in 2020 the 36 mm 126000 and the 41 mm 124300 got lacquer dials in turquoise, coral red, yellow, green, and candy pink. Most were withdrawn around 2022, and the Celebration dial followed in 2023. Those dials trade on scarcity. A black, silver, or blue dial on the same reference trades on condition, card, and full set.
Below I separate the sizes, the dial families, and the discontinued 39 mm 114300. Serial eras, card versus papers, and polishing in general live on the Rolex page and are not repeated here.
Selling an Oyster Perpetual to me
What changes when the dealer knows the dial.
Colour dials priced as colour dials
A turquoise 124300 or a Celebration 126000 is not an entry Rolex. I quote it against recent sales of that dial, not the black-dial version of the same reference.
Every size on the ladder
28, 31, 34, 36, 39, and 41 mm. The small sizes have fewer buyers, so a dealer who takes them matters. I buy all of them.
The 39 mm 114300 as its own case
Made from 2015 to 2020 and replaced by the 41, the 114300 has a following of its own. I price it as a discontinued reference, not as an old 36.
The card weighs more here
On a colour dial the warranty card proves the dial left the factory in that case. I weigh it more heavily here than on most Rolex references.
A number in 1 business day
A specific offer and the reasons for it, not a bracket that narrows after the watch arrives.
What I check on an Oyster Perpetual
Five things that decide the offer on this model.
Each one moves the number. I explain which way in the reply.
Dial colour and finish
Lacquer colour dials are checked in daylight for colour, dust under the crystal, and marks in the lacquer. Standard dials are checked for spotting and original printing.
Reference between the lugs
A 126000 or 124300 with a colour dial is one market. A 116000, 114300, 114200, or 177200 is another. The reference tells me which.
Full set, every piece
Box, card, booklets, tags, and spare links. Colour-dial buyers expect a full set, and a loose colour dial loses more than a loose black dial.
Case edges and bracelet brushing
A smooth bezel and a plain Oyster bracelet show polishing at once. I look for original satin on the links and sharp lug edges.
Vintage pieces and the Air-King overlap
A 1002, 1003, or 14203 at 34 mm is a different watch in a different market. I quote vintage pieces only after inspection.
How it works
Four steps. Real numbers.
01
Get an offer
Send the appraisal form with the dial straight on in daylight, the reference between the lugs, the clasp open with the code visible, and the card beside the watch. On a colour dial, add one photo at an angle. I reply within 1 business day.
02
Ship or meet
Take the prepaid, fully insured FedEx label, or book an appointment in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach.
03
Inspect and confirm
I open the box on camera and check the dial, markers, case, bracelet, and card against the photos. If it matches, the offer stands.
04
Get paid
Wire or check within 24 hours of inspection. If we do not agree, the watch goes back to you, insured, at my cost.
Colour dial or standard dial
Two Oyster Perpetual markets, side by side.
Same case, same bracelet, same movement. The dial decides the column.
| Criteria | Colour or Celebration dial | Black, silver, blue, or other standard dial |
|---|---|---|
| What sets the price | Scarcity. The colour dials ran roughly two years; the Celebration dial followed in a short run | Condition, card, and full set, against a steady supply of the same reference |
| The warranty card | Close to essential. It ties the dial colour to the serial and the first sale | Helpful, and the offer still holds up without it |
| Dial inspection | Lacquer checked for dust, marks, and colour match; any flaw moves the number | Checked for spotting and original printing; minor marks matter less |
| Box and extras | Expected by the next buyer; a missing box is noticed | Nice to have on a modern piece, small effect |
| Sizes it applies to | The 36 and 41 mm from 2020, with some colours on the 28 and 31 | Every size, 28 to 41 mm, plus the 39 mm 114300 |
Directions, not figures. I show the arithmetic for your watch in the reply.
The detail
What moves an Oyster Perpetual offer, and why.
The size ladder is the first question
The current line runs 28 mm (276200), 31 mm (277200), 34 mm (124200), 36 mm (126000), and 41 mm (124300), all from 2020. The 36 and 41 carry calibre 3230; the smaller three carry calibre 2232. The generation before ran 26 mm (176200), 31 mm (177200), 34 mm (114200), 36 mm (116000), and the 39 mm 114300. Demand sits in the 36 and 41. The 34 has a steady audience. The 28 and 31 have fewer buyers, so the offer on those leans on condition and full set. I buy every size, and I tell you which column yours is in before I give the number.
The 2020 colour dials and the Celebration dial
In 2020 Rolex put lacquer dials in turquoise, coral red, yellow, green, and candy pink on the 36 and 41, with some colours on the smaller sizes. Most were withdrawn around 2022, the turquoise 41 first and loudest. In 2023 the Celebration dial arrived: a turquoise base covered in coloured bubbles, on the 31, 36, and 41. A short run and a loud dial made each of these a collector's reference.
Whether to sell a colour dial now or hold it is your call. I will not pretend to know where a withdrawn colour sits next year. I can tell you what it is worth this week, show the comparable sales behind the number, and let you decide.
The 39 mm 114300
The 114300 ran from 2015 to 2020 and was the only 39 mm Oyster Perpetual. It carried calibre 3132, an Oysterclasp, and dials in dark rhodium, blue, white, and later red grape. When the 41 mm 124300 replaced it, the 39 became the size for people who found the 41 too large. I price it as a discontinued reference in its own right, by dial colour and by whether the bracelet keeps its original brushing.
Dial condition on a lacquer dial
A lacquer dial shows what a sunburst dial hides. A speck of dust under the crystal, a hairline in the lacquer, a marker that has lost its fill: each is visible in daylight and each moves the offer. Photograph the dial straight on, then at an angle, in natural light with the flash off. A scratched crystal is replaceable and priced as a small deduction, not as dial damage. I also check that the Chromalight on markers and hands glows evenly; mismatched lume on a watch this young usually means a replaced handset.
Vintage Oyster Perpetuals and the Air-King overlap
A 1002 or 1003 at 34 mm, a two-tone 14203, or a dial that reads Oyster Perpetual above the Air-King name is a vintage piece, and vintage rules apply. Dial originality is nearly the whole conversation; refinished dials are common and lower the offer sharply. The Air-King shared the 34 mm case for decades, so the dial text and the reference decide which watch you own. I quote vintage pieces only after inspection, in person where I can.
Why the full set weighs more on this model
On a Submariner the card confirms the watch. On a colour-dial Oyster Perpetual the card confirms the dial, and the dial is most of the value. A loose turquoise 124300 with no card is still a watch I will buy, but the offer leans on the inspection. Box, booklets, tags, and spare links close the gap. If the card is lost, say so in the first message.
When selling to me is not the right call
If you own a colour dial and believe it will be worth more in a few years, keeping it in a safe costs nothing. If you have a 28 or 31 mm with heavy wear and no card, my offer may land below what you hoped, and I would rather say so now than after you ship. If you have months to chase the top of a private sale, a dealer offer sits below that ceiling. If the watch is a replica, I will not buy it. If you want a clean, insured sale with the money in your account within a day of inspection, that is what I do.
How to prepare your submission
- Dial straight on in daylight, flash off. On a colour or Celebration dial, a second photo at an angle.
- The reference between the lugs at twelve o'clock and the serial at six, or the rehaut.
- The clasp open with the clasp code visible, and the bracelet laid flat to show the brushing.
- The case back and both sides of the case, so I can see the lug edges.
- The warranty card beside the watch, serial visible. If there is no card, say so.
- Which county you are in, and whether you prefer the label or an appointment.
Questions, answered
Before you send an Oyster Perpetual
Is my turquoise dial worth more than a standard dial?
Yes, usually by a wide margin. The turquoise 124300 was made for about two years and trades on scarcity. The same reference with a black or silver dial trades as an entry Rolex on condition and full set.
Is a 39 mm 114300 worth more now that it is discontinued?
It has held up better than most discontinued entry references, because the 39 mm size was never replaced. I price it against recent sales of the 114300 itself, by dial colour and condition.
Do you buy the 28 and 31 mm sizes?
Yes. The buyer pool is smaller, so condition, card, and full set carry more of the offer than on a 36 or 41. Send the same photos and you get a straight number.
What if I lost the card?
I will still appraise it. On a standard dial the effect is modest. On a colour or Celebration dial the card proves the dial left the factory in that case, so its absence matters more, and I show you how much.
Can I ship from out of state?
Yes, from anywhere in the USA on my prepaid, insured FedEx label. No international shipping.
Sell your Oyster Perpetual
A real number on your Oyster Perpetual, in 1 business day.
Submit photos of the dial in daylight and the card. I respond personally with a specific offer and the reasoning. Insured shipping is on me. Payout within 24 hours of inspection.