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Rolex Ref. 15210 Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Partially verified

This is a Rolex Date wristwatch, reference 15210, catalogued by Christie's with a steel case and matching steel bracelet. The auction house dates the watch to circa 2000 and records a case diameter of 34 mm along with serial number P286882. The white dial features printed Roman numerals, luminous hour markers, and a date display at the 3 o'clock position under a magnifying cyclops lens. The steel case is fitted with an engine-turned bezel with polished tabs and houses an automatic movement providing date and time functions.

Rolex Ref. 15210 Date steel wristwatch, front view
Rolex Ref. 15210 Date steel wristwatch, front view — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
15210
Catalogue / lot identifier
239
Source-reported date
circa 2000
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
P286882

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

Identity and Provenance

This Rolex Date, reference 15210, is a stainless steel wristwatch assigned the serial number P286882. The auction house dates the timepiece to circa 2000.

The lot is documented as being sold without accompanying box or original papers.

Evidence for this section
  • “REF. 15210”
  • “SERIAL NO’: P286882”
  • “CIRCA: 2000”
  • “BOX: No”
  • “PAPERS: No”

Case and Dial Configuration

The timepiece features a 34 mm stainless steel case. The white dial displays printed Roman numerals and is equipped with a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position, which is viewed through a magnifying cyclops lens on the crystal.

The watch is fitted with an engine-turned steel bezel.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 34mm”
  • “DIAL: White”
  • “Date aperture at 3 o'clock with magnifying cyclops lens on the crystal”
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Steel”

Bracelet and Mechanical Reporting

The watch is equipped with a steel Oyster bracelet with an approximate overall length of 165 mm. The timepiece houses an automatic movement.

At the time of cataloging, the movement was reported to be in working order, though not tested for accuracy. A service is recommended by the auction house.

Evidence for this section
  • “BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel”
  • “BRACELET SIZE: 165mm Approximate Overall Length”
  • “MOVEMENT: Automatic”
  • “The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.”

Open research questions

  • Verify if serial number P286882 aligns with the circa 2000 production period for reference 15210.
  • Clarify if the 'engine-turned' bezel is standard for reference 15210.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Ref. 15210 Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference15210“REF. 15210”
Case diameter34mm“CASE DIAMETER: 34mm”
Serial numberP286882“SERIAL NO’: P286882”
Circa2000“CIRCA: 2000”
MovementAutomatic“MOVEMENT: Automatic”
Case materialSteel“CASE MATERIAL: Steel”
Bracelet materialSteel“BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel”
FunctionsDate“FUNCTIONS: Date”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Roman numerals and rectangular hour plots
  • Dial signed 'ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE' and 'SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED'
  • Date aperture at 3 o'clock with magnifying cyclops lens on the crystal
  • Engine-turned steel bezel featuring raised polished hour markers
  • Three-piece link steel Oyster bracelet with brushed finish

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the auction photograph; automatic caliber reported by source
  • Case back and clasp details are not shown in the image

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

Consulted source

ROLEX, REF. 15210 , DATE, A STEEL WRISTWATCH, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 7456aea4b5

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