In the beginning, the Oyster bezel fluting had a functional purpose: screwing the bezel onto the case to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. Over time, the fluting became a purely aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. The fluting is today a mark of distinction that is only available on yellow, Everose or white gold models.
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