Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 15053 is a vintage two-tone model produced during the late 1970s and 1980s. It features a 34mm stainless steel case paired with an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, offering a classic Rolesor look that balances sporty practicality with refined elegance. Like other Date references from this period, it includes a screw-down crown and caseback for water resistance and is fitted with a domed acrylic crystal featuring the signature Cyclops magnifier at 3 o’clock. Inside beats the Rolex Caliber 3035, a COSC-certified automatic movement equipped with a quickset date mechanism and a 48-hour power reserve, marking a technological step forward for Rolex during that era. The dials were typically finished in silver, champagne, or black and adorned with gold baton hour markers and matching stick hands, further enhancing its two-tone aesthetic. With a 41mm lug-to-lug span and 19mm lug width, the 15053 maintains wearable proportions ideal for both dress and everyday settings. Collectors value the 15053 for its blend of reliable mechanical performance and traditional Rolex styling, making it a desirable reference within the Oyster Perpetual Date family.