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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1503

Partially verified

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, identified by reference 1503, features a 14K yellow gold case measuring 34mm in diameter and 41mm in length including the lugs. It is powered by a Rolex automatic caliber 1570 movement, which contains 26 jewels and offers a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. The dial is black, displaying gold-toned baton hour markers and stick hands, with a date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock. Text on the dial includes 'Rolex', 'Oyster Perpetual Date', and 'Superlative Chronometer – Official Certified'. The case back is engraved with markings identifying the manufacturer, material composition as .585 gold, and the reference number. The watch is fitted with a fluted bezel, a screw-down crown bearing the Rolex logo, and comes with a leather strap and branded buckle. The auction description reports the watch has been serviced and includes an official chronometer certificate.

Front view of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14K yellow gold wristwatch, showing the black dial and fluted bezel.
Front view of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14K yellow gold wristwatch, showing the black dial and fluted bezel. — Laurent Fine Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
laurent-fine-watches.myshopify.com
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with date
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
1503
Catalogue / lot identifier
Rolex-Oyster-1503-YG-V-10-10-2026
Source-reported date
1970
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2271...

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch features a 34mm diameter case fashioned from 14K yellow gold, characterized by a fluted bezel and a screw-down crown featuring the manufacturer's logo. The overall length of the case, including the lugs, measures 41mm. Internally, the case back bears specific manufacturer engravings indicating its Swiss origin, material purity, and the reference number.

The dial is rendered in black and is set with gold-toned baton hour markers and stick-style hands. A date aperture is situated at the 3 o'clock position, magnified by an integrated cyclops lens. Dial text indicates the watch's status as a 'Superlative Chronometer' and confirms the use of tritium-based luminous material with the inscription 'T Swiss T'.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case is in 14K yellow gold with engraved inside “Montres Rolex SA – Geneva Switzerland Patented – 14K - .585 - 1503””
  • “On the dial at 6 o’clock comes “Superlative chronometer – Official certified”. It is a T Swiss T model.”

Movement and Specifications

The timepiece is driven by the Rolex caliber 1570, an automatic movement that features 26 jewels. According to technical data, this movement operates at a frequency of 19,800 vibrations per hour and provides a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. The caliber 1570 was in production between 1965 and 1974.

The watch includes an official chronometer certificate, aligning with the branding on the dial. The seller reports that the watch has been serviced and is accompanied by a service pouch, a new Rolex strap, and a branded buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “It is a Rolex automatic movement with caliber 1570 and 26 jewels.”
  • “Automatic movement with caliber 1570, 26 jewels, 19,800 bhp and 48 hours of power reserve.”

Provenance and Identification

The object is identified by the serial number 2,271,XXX, which is attributed by the source to the year 1970.

The listing includes documentation, specifically an 'Official Chronometer Certification' certificate, which serves as historical support for the watch's performance standards at the time of its testing. No original box is provided with this individual piece.

Evidence for this section
  • “The serial number is 2 million 271… and date the watch to 1970.”
  • “The watch comes with a service pouch and “Official Chronometer Certification” certificate.”

Open research questions

  • Verification of the exact production sequence for serial 2,271,XXX.
  • Confirmation of the original dial configuration for 14K 1503 references from 1970.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1503
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“BRAND: ROLEX”
Reference1503“MODEL: OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE – REF 1503”
Serial number2271...“The serial number is 2 million 271…”
Material14K Yellow Gold“MATERIAL: 14K YELLOW GOLD”
MovementCaliber 1570“It is a Rolex automatic movement with caliber 1570 and 26 jewels.”
Dial markingsSuperlative chronometer – Official certified“On the dial at 6 o’clock comes “Superlative chronometer – Official certified”.”
Case engravingsMontres Rolex SA – Geneva Switzerland Patented – 14K - .585 - 1503“The case is in 14K yellow gold with engraved inside “Montres Rolex SA – Geneva Switzerland Patented – 14K - .585 - 1503”.”
Diameter34mm“SIZE – DIAMETER EXCLUDING WINDING CROWN: 34MM”

Visible details

  • Black dial with gold-toned baton indices
  • Fluted bezel in 14K yellow gold
  • Date aperture at 3 o'clock position with cyclops lens
  • Rolex crown logo visible on winding crown

Research qualifications

  • Serial number is partially listed as '2 million 271...'
  • Exact condition of internal movement components is not verified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14K YG مدل 1503

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record f76055e3fc

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