For decades, Rolex watches have been the benchmark for high-grade timepieces, setting the bar through their precision timekeeping, durability, and prestige.

Today's offering showcases this classic original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladydate model encased in steel with original solid white gold bezel.

Examples can be found adorning prominent wrists around Hollywood - Jennifer Garner, Angelina Jolie, Gwenneth Paltrow, and Halle Berry all wear ladies Rolexes.

It is all original down to the dial, all hands, winding crown, and original Rolex "crimped link" Jubilee bracelet.

The silver dial with white gold markers is untouched. And the Rolex chronometer grade movement is clean and keeping time.

It has just been meticulously detailed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Rolex
• Model: Lady Date, Ref. 6517
• Serial no.: 802,152
• Year made: c. 1961
• Functions: Hours Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: Stainless steel and white gold
• Case condition: Presents beautifully on the wrist. Back has an area of wear and dent/non-flat surface.
• Dimensions: 25mm diameter
• Dial: Silver, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date, white gold applied indices, luminous hour dots, original and untouched, excellent condition with even light surface aging
• Hands: Original, 'alphas'
• Band: Original, Rolex Jubilee with "crimped links", correctly date stamped 3/1961, stainless steel, fits a wrist up to approx. 7 inches, adjustable, better than near mint with fairly mild stretch
• Crystal type: Acrylic, mint condition
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
• 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