The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 5048 is a 34mm timepiece in Yellow Gold presented in used condition, with a White Standard dial, Smooth YG bezel, Head only bracelet, dated circa 1949. Every watch is inspected and authenticated by our specialists before it is offered, so you can buy with confidence.
Pricing on the OP, from $2,484 to $34,776, reflects sizing, vintage versus modern production, and significant dial-color premiums. Chromatic 41mm references outpace neutral-dial equivalents on the secondary market, while the 36mm 116000 offers solid value from the pre-update generation. The model itself stays simple: Oyster case from 1926, Perpetual rotor from 1931, steel throughout. We help you read those variables and confirm what matters before purchase. Read the full Oyster Perpetual buying guide ›
Recognition is near universal for Rolex, and that reputation rests on real engineering: waterproofing, self-winding movements, and date displays developed at the Geneva manufacture Hans Wilsdorf founded in 1905. The brand sets the benchmark for mechanical watches and now reads as a financial asset class too. We check the Oyster case and Perpetual movement closely, because steel sports references like the Daytona regularly clear retail prices. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 5048
A 34mm Yellow Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a White Standard dial, Smooth YG bezel, circa 1949 — authenticated and ready to wear.
