Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 5075

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 5075 is an early mid-century Rolex wristwatch that dates back to the 1950s. It was crafted in stainless steel or occasionally in precious metals like yellow gold, and it features a 34mm Oyster case fitted with an acrylic crystal and a screw-down crown for water resistance. One of the earlier Rolex models to offer a date function, the 5075 showcases the Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock and is commonly seen with either a smooth or engine-turned bezel. The dial designs are classic and minimalist, typically in silver or champagne, paired with dauphine or alpha hands and applied baton or numeral hour markers. The watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber A260, a reliable automatic movement of the era that delivers approximately 42 hours of power reserve and contributes to Rolex’s legacy of robust self-winding calibers. With a lug-to-lug span of approximately 41mm and a lug width of 19mm, the 5075 wears with balanced proportions, suited for collectors drawn to early post-war Rolex designs. As one of the foundational references in the Oyster Perpetual Date lineage, the 5075 holds a special place in the brand’s development of practical yet refined wristwatches.