Yet, the original Oyster wasn't flawless. The watch needed to be wound regularly to supply the energy it needed to work. This meant unscrewing its waterproof winding crown, which allowed humidity and ...

In other words, if you like the idea of a Bubbleback but prefer something a bit easier to service, try Rolex watches made after roughly 1960. (34mm Air-Kings, Oyster Perpetuals, and similar models ...