Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 15053 Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel Wristwatch

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 15053 in stainless steel and 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a champagne dial, 18 karat yellow gold engine-turned bezel, and the original Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Powered by the automatic Rolex Caliber 3035, the watch represents the evolution of Rolex's classic 34 mm Oyster, combining timeless design with the convenience of the quickset date. Produced during the mid-1980s, the reference 15053 embodies the understated elegance that has made the Rolex Date one of the brand's most enduring models. Its balanced proportions and versatile construction allow it to transition effortlessly from everyday wear to more formal occasions. About the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Introduced as part of Rolex's expanding Oyster collection, the Oyster Perpetual Date refined the brand's signature formula of a waterproof Oyster case, self-winding Perpetual movement, and date display into one of the most practical luxury wristwatches ever produced. The introduction of the Caliber 3035 marked a significant advancement for Rolex, adding the quickset date function while maintaining the precision, durability, and reliability that define the manufacture's chronometer-certified movements. Production: Mid-1980s Functions: Hours · Minutes · Sweep Seconds · Quickset Date Case: Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lug-to-Lug: Approximately 40 mm Bezel: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engine-Turned Bezel Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops Magnifier Dial Original Champagne Dial Applied Gold Baton Hour Markers Date Aperture at 3 O'Clock "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" Bracelet Original Rolex Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet Bracelet Reference: 62523H.18 Signed Rolex Folding Clasp Maximum Wrist Size: Approximately 7.75 inches, including three additional links Accessories Watch only. Condition Estate. The case displays light to moderate wear consistent with age and careful use while retaining strong overall definition. The engine-turned bezel remains crisp and well defined, and the champagne dial is clean and well preserved with excellent legibility. The Jubilee bracelet exhibits stretch consistent with age while remaining secure and comfortable on the wrist. The movement is currently running; service history is unknown. Collector's Perspective The reference 15053 occupies an appealing place within the Rolex Oyster family, offering the versatility of a 34 mm case with the warmth of Rolex's signature steel and gold construction. Powered by the respected Caliber 3035, it represents an important transitional generation that introduced the quickset date while preserving the classic proportions collectors continue to appreciate. Today, well-preserved examples remain attractive to collectors seeking a vintage Rolex suitable for everyday wear—combining robust engineering, timeless styling, and enduring value in one of the manufacture's most recognizable formats.

Available — $6,000