Rolex Oyster 4070

A manually-wound model from the mid-1940s often branded as “Oyster Royal.” Its significance lies in Rolex’s strategy of creating a brand hierarchy with named lines like “Royal” to denote a higher-grade product. Featuring a classic round case, it also represents a stylistic shift away from earlier cushion shapes. The Ref. 4070 showcases the maturation of the Rolex catalog, blending a more refined aesthetic with the brand’s core tenets of durability and precision.