Oyster case
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The Oyster case is Rolex’s signature waterproof and dustproof watch case design that revolutionized wristwatch durability and reliability.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Oyster case canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6850941 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oyster case Context triple: [Rolex, hasTechnology, Oyster case]
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A.
Tiffany Case
Tiffany Case is a fictional diamond smuggler and Bond girl who appears as a major character in Ian Fleming’s James Bond story "Diamonds Are Forever."
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B.
The Oyster Meal
The Oyster Meal is a celebrated 17th-century Dutch genre painting by Frans van Mieris the Elder, depicting an elegant interior scene centered around the sensual enjoyment of oysters.
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C.
Lotus case
The Lotus case was a landmark 1927 decision by the Permanent Court of International Justice that shaped principles of jurisdiction in international law, particularly affirming states’ freedom to act unless expressly prohibited by international rules.
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D.
Archer-Shee case
The Archer-Shee case was a famous early 20th-century British legal scandal involving the wrongful accusation of a naval cadet, which became a landmark example of the fight for individual justice against institutional authority.
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E.
The Blue Oyster
The Blue Oyster is a painting by Belgian contemporary artist Luc Tuymans, known for his muted palette and unsettling, memory-infused imagery.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oyster case Target entity description: The Oyster case is Rolex’s signature waterproof and dustproof watch case design that revolutionized wristwatch durability and reliability.
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A.
Tiffany Case
Tiffany Case is a fictional diamond smuggler and Bond girl who appears as a major character in Ian Fleming’s James Bond story "Diamonds Are Forever."
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B.
The Oyster Meal
The Oyster Meal is a celebrated 17th-century Dutch genre painting by Frans van Mieris the Elder, depicting an elegant interior scene centered around the sensual enjoyment of oysters.
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C.
Lotus case
The Lotus case was a landmark 1927 decision by the Permanent Court of International Justice that shaped principles of jurisdiction in international law, particularly affirming states’ freedom to act unless expressly prohibited by international rules.
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D.
Archer-Shee case
The Archer-Shee case was a famous early 20th-century British legal scandal involving the wrongful accusation of a naval cadet, which became a landmark example of the fight for individual justice against institutional authority.
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E.
The Blue Oyster
The Blue Oyster is a painting by Belgian contemporary artist Luc Tuymans, known for his muted palette and unsettling, memory-infused imagery.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Rolex technology
ⓘ
watch case design ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Rolex Oyster collection
ⓘ
linked to:
Rolex
professional Rolex models ⓘ |
| brand | Rolex ⓘ |
| category |
horological innovation
ⓘ
luxury watch technology ⓘ |
| designedFor |
improved durability
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improved reliability ⓘ wristwatches ⓘ |
| developedInCountry | Switzerland ⓘ |
| enablesFeature |
high water resistance
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protection from dust ⓘ protection from moisture ⓘ protection from shocks ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
crystal
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middle case ⓘ screw-down bezel ⓘ screw-down caseback ⓘ screw-down winding crown ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
corrosion-resistant
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dustproof ⓘ hermetically sealed ⓘ robust ⓘ waterproof ⓘ |
| influenced | modern waterproof watch cases ⓘ |
| innovationArea |
wristwatch sealing systems
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wristwatch waterproofing ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Rolex ⓘ |
| introducedIn | 1926 ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Rolex ⓘ |
| marketedAs | Oyster ⓘ |
| material |
18 ct gold
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Oystersteel ⓘ platinum ⓘ |
| notableUse |
Rolex Datejust
ⓘ
Rolex Day-Date ⓘ Rolex Explorer ⓘ Rolex GMT-Master ⓘ Rolex Oyster Perpetual models ⓘ
linked to:
Rolex
Rolex Submariner ⓘ |
| sealingMethod |
gaskets
ⓘ
screw-down elements ⓘ |
| shape | round ⓘ |
| trademarkOwner |
Rolex SA
ⓘ
linked to:
Rolex
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| typicalWaterResistance | at least 100 meters for many models ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Rolex SA
ⓘ
linked to:
Rolex
|
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Oyster case Description of subject: The Oyster case is Rolex’s signature waterproof and dustproof watch case design that revolutionized wristwatch durability and reliability.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.