Pre-Owned Rolex Day-Date 40921271/AS05767

WHY WE LOVE IT

When it comes to "budget" Rolex, there are few watches more attractive than an Oyster Perpetual — and the Oyster Perpetuals of the 1960s and 1970s remain some of Rolex's best-loved timepieces.

As a non-professional Rolex model, the Oyster Perpetual line is arguably overlooked by collectors today, despite being the most 'pure' successor to the original waterproof Oyster-cased Rolexes from the last century. All it takes is a strap change to transform this watch from a go-to tuxedo accoutrement to a field watch or BBQ grill timer. When you factor in that OPs have been made available in a broad variety of fun dial color configurations, the appeal grows even more.

This particular OP, a Reference 5031, dates to circa 1960 and features a 36mm two-tone rose gold and stainless steel Oyster case, an acrylic crystal, a signed crown, a rose gold engine-turned bezel, a white tritium dial with matching alpha handset, and a stainless steel & rose gold-capped rivet bracelet with a signed blade clasp. With its “roulette” red-and-black date wheel, stylized Arabic indices and beautiful patina, this is a classic, mid-century Rolex through and through, and the progenitor of many a modern reference.

This OP is an excellent opportunity to get into an interesting and not often seen vintage Rolex without losing your shirt!

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OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in very good condition overall showing normal wear consistent with age and use. White Tritium dial is in good condition showing patination throughout and even patination to Tritium elements with matching 'alpha' handset. Signed crown.