This Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 5048, is a 34mm case in Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a White Standard dial, a Smooth YG bezel, a Head only bracelet, dated circa 1949.
Rolex · 5048
Rolex Oyster Perpetual in Yellow Gold, 34mm case, White Standard dial, Smooth YG bezel. Circa 1949.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the distilled essence of the brand: no date, no complications — just the iconic Oyster case and Perpetual rotor that defined modern watchmaking in 1926 and 1931 respectively. Offered in steel across a full size run from 24mm to 41mm, the OP is simultaneously the most accessible Rolex and the clearest statement of the brand's foundational DNA. Read the full Oyster Perpetual buying guide ›
Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex is the benchmark by which most mechanical watches are measured. The Geneva manufacture pioneered waterproofing, self-winding movements, and date displays, earning a reputation for precision and durability that transcends horology. Today it dominates the prestige sports-watch market and functions as much as a financial asset class as a timepiece. Browse all Rolex ›