1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 1503 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel

Watch Overview

We are pleased to present this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, reference 1503, produced in 1974.

This Swiss-made timepiece is powered by the Rolex Caliber 1570 automatic movement, featuring 26 jewels, a sweep second hand and a quick-set date function. Certified Superlative Chronometer (COSC), adjusted to five positions and temperature, and operates at 19,800 vibrations per hour with an approximate 48-hour power reserve.

The watch features a classic gold-tone dial with applied baton hour markers and matching hands. A fine minute track surrounds the dial, while the date aperture at 3 o’clock is magnified by the Cyclops lens for enhanced legibility.

It is housed in a 34mm round 14K yellow gold Oyster case with an elegant fluted bezel, screw-down case back, and original signed screw-down crown. The watch is fitted with a brown leather two-piece strap.

Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, this timepiece is running accurately and is ready to wear and enjoy.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Rolex
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
• Reference: 1503
• Year / Era: 1974 – Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Dial Color: Gold-tone
• Features: Baton hour markers, sweep seconds, date display

Movement

• Type: Self-winding
• Caliber: Rolex 1570
• Jewels: 26
• Movement Functions:
  • Central sweep seconds
  • Date display with quick-set
  • Certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
  • Adjusted for accuracy in five positions and temperature
• Power Reserve: Approx. 48 hours
• Frequency: 19,800 vph

Case & Band

• Material: 14K Yellow Gold
• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Fluted, fixed
• Case Back: Screw-down
• Crown: Signed, screw-down
• Band Type: Brown leather strap
• Case Back Markings: Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland Patented, 14K, 1503

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 34
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 37.3
• Case Lug to Lug: 41
• Case Thickness: 11
• Lug Width: 19
• Band Width: 19

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO.
• Condition: It is still in good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age, including light patina on the dial.
• Notes: Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker; running accurately and ready to wear.

History & Legacy of Rolex

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is a classic timepiece that blends the iconic elements of Rolex innovation—precision, durability, and timeless design. Introduced in the mid-1950s, the model evolved alongside Rolex’s major advancements, including the introduction of the waterproof Oyster case in 1926 and the self-winding “Perpetual” rotor movement patented in 1931. The Date series shares DNA with the famed Datejust, offering the signature date window at 3 o’clock with the Cyclops magnifying lens, first introduced in 1953. Over the decades, Rolex continually improved the collection with upgraded calibers, quickset functionality, sapphire crystals, and evolving luminous materials—from tritium to Luminova, Super-Luminova, and ultimately Chromalight. Robust yet refined, the Oyster Perpetual Date remains a versatile choice for those seeking understated elegance with everyday functionality, embodying Rolex’s heritage of mechanical excellence and design innovation.

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