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Understated by design, the Date offers genuine Oyster Perpetual entry pricing in steel, currently $4,347 to $9,936. Two-tone Rolesor, references 15053 and 15203, commands a premium, and solid yellow gold, the 15505, approaches the range ceiling while staying well below equivalent Datejust gold values. Two case sizes define the line, 34mm and 26mm. Lean on us for honest guidance on which configuration suits your budget and wrist.
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Two case sizes define the line: 34mm for the mainstream Date references and 26mm for ladies' variants such as ref. 6917. References in the 1500-series (1503, 15053) predate the quickset date mechanism; the 15000-series onward (15203, 15505) introduced quickset in 1977 — a meaningful usability upgrade. Metal drives price sharply: steel examples sit at the low end, two-tone Rolesor (15053, 15203) commands a premium, and solid yellow gold (15505) approaches the range ceiling. Prioritize original, unpolished cases, undamaged dials, and matching-serial bracelet. Sigma-dial and tropical-dial examples attract specialist premiums.
Early 1500/1501 references (1960s–70s) feature non-quickset movements. The 15000 series (1977) brought quickset date and refined cases. The line was quietly discontinued circa 2001–2003 as Rolex consolidated around the Datejust.
References in stock: 6917, 15203.
At $4,347–$9,936, steel references offer genuine Oyster Perpetual entry pricing; solid gold examples sit near the ceiling, still well below equivalent Datejust gold market values. Current live range: $4,347 – $6,583. Prices shown are the full card price; bank-wire payment saves about 3.4%.
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