Today's offering showcases this superior original example of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date model encased in stainless steel. Essentially a Datejust with a slightly smaller diameter (34mm instead of the Datejust's 36mm) it features clean lines and a sharp look and embodies Rolex's timeless class.

It is an R serial late vintage model with quick-setting date.

It is fully Rolex down to the original hands and crown. It has its very classic silver dial with baton markers and hands, which is untouched and mint.

The only visible wear on the wrist are the remnants of pin prick marks on the case back bezel, which could be polished out if desired. Our photos couldn't its condition justice.

Its original Rolex Oyster bracelet presents as just short of mint with light signs polishing and no stretch.

Accompanying it are original Rolex booklets and papers for an R serial number watch that show a different model/serial number.

Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling its automatic movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $645 value).

It continues to keep time nearly on par with a new Rolex in all five testing positions. Included with the purchase is a full one-year international warranty, a Certificate of Authenticity, a new timing certificate attesting to its performance, and the Rolex booklets.

Note: A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 2, pp. 392-393.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 15000
• Serial number: R287,194
• Year made: c. 1988
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case condition: It presents mint on the wrist with light signs of polishing. It has light remnants of pin prick marks on the case back from the bracelet bumping against it that could be polished off with deeper polishing.
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 42mm long lug tip to tip, 12mm thick
• Dial: Silver, steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, luminous hour dots, aperture for the jump date, original, mint condition
• Hands: Original, steel luminous batons, mint condition
• Movement type: Rolex cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism
• Jewels: 27 rubies
• Band: Original, Rolex Oyster, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. just under 8 inches, adjustable, polished and brushed, presents as just short of mint with light polishing and no stretch. Please inquire if you need additional links
• Width between lugs: 19mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, 'cyclops' date magnification, mint condition
• Serviced: Yes, fully serviced by our Master Watchmaker. All waterproofing gaskets replaced with new Rolex seals. If you would like more information on our watchmaking team please visit:
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Keeping time nearly on par with a new Rolex in five testing positions. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty. ease email [email protected] for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Original Rolex booklets; Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate; papers for an R serial number watch show a different model/serial number. (We have Rolex boxes in stock available for purchase to pair with it if you would like).
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee