Vintage Rolex 18k Oyster Perpetual 1503 Date watch from 1971, 34.5mm yellow gold case, automatic Caliber 1570, sunburst dial on wrist

Vintage Rolex 18k Oyster Perpetual 1503 Date watch from 1971, 34.5mm yellow gold case, automatic Caliber 1570, sunburst dial, held in hands

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Vintage Rolex 18k Oyster Perpetual 1503 Date watch from 1971, 34.5mm yellow gold case, automatic Caliber 1570, sunburst dial, video

Rolex 18k Oyster Perpetual 1503 Date 1971

Name: Rolex 18k Oyster Perpetual 1503 Date 1971
Brand: Rolex
SKU: #1244
Price: 6900.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503, 1971 - The timeless language of Rolex elegance

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1503 is the very definition of classic refinement. Cased entirely in 18k yellow gold, it embodies the restrained luxury and enduring appeal that have made the Oyster Perpetual one of the most recognizable watch designs of all time.

Its fluted bezel catches the light with every movement, framing an exquisite golden-brown sunburst dial that radiates warmth and vintage charm. The dial remains untouched, with perfectly aged tritium lume and original gold hands that complete the cohesive tone of this golden beauty.

Powered by the legendary Rolex Caliber 1570, one of the most reliable and precise automatic chronometer movements ever made, this 1503 stands as a testament to Rolex’s mechanical and aesthetic mastery during the brand’s golden era of the 1970s.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched golden brown sunburst dial in great condition
original hands & Rolex crown
original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

cognac brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
including original Rolex buckle (gold plated)

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back
34.5 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 11mm thick
year: 1971
reference: 1503
total weight: 57 g

MOVEMENT:

Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 - automatic Chronometer
26 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 10/2025
-2 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1244

Rolex

No other name in watchmaking carries the same quiet power as Rolex. For over a century, it has stood as a symbol of precision, durability, and refined confidence. But beyond the fame and functionality lies a more intimate story — one told through the understated elegance of its dress watches and classic references.

At GOLDAMMER, we are drawn to the timelessness of vintage Rolex models — not just for what they represent, but for how they make you feel. The effortless sophistication of the Cellini, with its pure, minimalist form. The iconic balance of the Datejust, where utility meets enduring style. The quiet charm of the Oyster Perpetual, with its clean dial symmetry and everyday versatility. And of course, the rarely-seen elegance of vintage Rolex Genève pieces — snapshots of mid-century refinement, crafted with care and never made to shout.

These are vintage watches for those who move through the world with intention. No need for oversized cases or complicated bezels — just beautifully proportioned design, superior mechanics, and a legacy you can feel in every detail.

To wear a vintage Rolex is to appreciate subtlety over spectacle. It’s for the collector who sees beauty in a brushed silver dial, a fluted bezel catching the light, or the perfect serif on an old “Superlative Chronometer” script. Someone who understands that true luxury lives in restraint.

These pieces don’t follow trends — they define timelessness.

And when you wear a Rolex Cellini or an early Datejust, you're not just wearing a watch.

You’re wearing a piece of personal history — perfectly preserved, deeply considered, and ready to begin a new chapter on your wrist.