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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973

Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
Brand: Rolex
Price: 10542.35 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

ROLEX Founded in 1905 For the discerning few Wear Rolex watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Al Capone , Nicolas Cage, Che Guevara, Warren Buffett, John F. Kennedy, Paul Newman, Winston Churchill, Steve McQueen, Roger Federer, Martin Luther King, Tiger Woods, Jay-Z, Grace Kelly, Sofia Loren, Clint Eastwood amongst countless others. The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to the visionary spirit of Hans Wilsdorf, its founder. In 1905, at the age of 24, Hans Wilsdorf founded a company in London specialising in the distribution of timepieces. In 1920 Rolex moved to Geneva. The name Rolex is synonymous throughout the world with luxury technological innovations and marketing genius. The first Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch was released in 1945, with an automatic date change. In 1953, Rolex Oyster Perpetuals were on the Everest Expedition with Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, leading to the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Explorer celebrating the success of the ascent. The Rolex presented to you is a Oyster Perpetual Date model ref. 1503 from 1973 Make the perfect gift with this beautiful Rolex. MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date Ref : 1503 MATERIAL : Case : Original Rolex 14k solid yellow gold case Crown : Original Rolex 14k solid yellow gold Crown Dial, case, and movement signed. (14k Gold have a better durability than 18k Gold. It's definitely an every day watch for active lifestyle, far more resistant to scratches, scuffs, and bending.) CASE DIMENSION(S) : 34 x 42 mm (without the crown) DIAL : Gold sunburst dial with batons numerals Original Rolex golden hands FRONT GLASS: Original Rolex plexiglass with the famous cyclops lens DATE : From 1973 MOVEMENT : Original Rolex caliber Ref : 1570 STRAP : New unbranded black leather strap BUCKLE MATERIAL: New unbranded folding clasp gold plated INCLUDED : Accompanied by a black velvet travel pouch as pictured. CONDITION REPORT : The watch was inspected by our professional watchmaker in Paris. The watch movement is running very well, keeping time. The case is in excellent condition, the glass is very clean, the dial is in perfect condition. A true must have. Our complete description have value of certificate of authenticity and appraisal. In addition you can see a picture of the watch on Rolex books for reference.

Creator:

Rolex

Case Material:

14k Gold

Strap Material:

Leather

Case Shape:

Round

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Height: 1.66 in (42 mm)Width: 1.34 in (34 mm)Diameter: 1.34 in (34 mm)

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1973

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

PARIS, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2901219206672

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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