Possessing understated elegance and clean lines this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watch showcases a truly classic style.

As precise as it is classic, this watch is powered by the well-regarded caliber 3035 movement, one of the mechanisms that powered Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models.

Featuring a classic gold shell case and champagne dial it possesses a very luxurious style - it has the look of a solid gold Rolex for a fraction of the cost.

Its so-called "Tropical or Hypoallergenic" case with gold shell top with original stainless steel back made it more rugged and durable, especially when worn in warm or wet climates.

We were fortunate to acquire it in such beautiful all-original condition.

Its case presents as mint with no gold wear through. Its untouched original dial is mint with wonderfully toned luminous that perfectly matches both the hands and the gold of the case.

Our Master Watchmaker has replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets and performed any needed servicing.

For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 1, pg. 262.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Ref. 15505, Oyster Perpetual Date
• Case no.: 8,120,576
• Year sold: c. 1985
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Gold shell top and stainless steel
• Case condition: Presents as mint
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick
• Dial: Silver with applied gold baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute track. Luminous gold "baton" hands, original and untouched, mint condition
• Hands: Original, gold, luminous batons
• Movement type: Rolex officially certified chronometer, 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, signed Rolex, 18K gold plated, polished side links with brushed center links, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 inches, adjustable, wear on the underside, presents on the wrist as just short of mint with one spot of wear through on a link, light scratches on the sides of a couple of links, and very light wear through on a couple of high points of the clasp and edges of a couple of links
• Width between lugs: 19mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, mint condition, cyclops
• Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker has replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets and performed any needed servicing.
• Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide