WHAT DOES “PERPETUAL” MEAN ON A ROLEX? The Self-Winding System Explained

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Sep 28 2026 | 00:02:49

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Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com What does Perpetual mean on a Rolex? This episode explains the 1931 Perpetual rotor, how wrist motion winds the mainspring, why the mainspring still powers the movement, what happens when the watch is left unworn and how self-winding became one half of the familiar Oyster Perpetual name. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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