Dj 15037

[franklin]

I made a mistake in the thread title: this is a perpetual date and not a Datejust. The reference number is 15037.

I am looking at this one from 1986. Please share your observations. The watch loses 4 seconds in a 24 period. It is offered by an authorized dealer who replaced the acrylic crystal and polished the case.

[franklin]

Here a few more images:

[franklin]

One more:

[franklin]

Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

[Etouffee]

Oyster and Perpetual are too far apart and where is "Just" after Date???

[franklin]

Originally Posted by Etouffee

Oyster and Perpetual are too far apart and where is "Just" after Date???

THANK YOU!
Interesting observation: Oyster and Perpetual being too far apart...
Regarding your question: I made a mistake. this is not a Datejust but a perpetual date. this is a 34mm watch

[Dan S]

It's not possible to be definitive based on those photos, but I suspect that the dial and hands are service items, possibly from the late 90s. Not saying this is a deal-breaker, but just something you may want to investigate if it matters to you.

[franklin]

Does this photo tell us anything about the dial and hands... being service items?
Thank you!!!

[franklin]

Please share your observations.

[franklin]

In the last 24 hour period the watch lost 7 seconds. :(

[Dan S]

Based on the photos, I'm not feeling that the lume on dial and hands is tritium from 1986.

[crowncollection]

looks like replaced hands and refinished dial, otherwise not a bad 14k gold date

[franklin]

I am learning about this watch thanks to you all. I am grateful. Matt

[carwashchris]

I'm wearing my 1505 right now and there is almost NO gap between the O/P

[franklin]

Thank you, Chris.

I am wondering what degree of time-keeping accuracy I can reasonably expect from this watch. This 15037 loses about 8 seconds in a 24 hour period. Is this too far off for this vintage 1986 watch or still within an acceptable range?

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by franklin

Thank you, Chris.

I am wondering what degree of time-keeping accuracy I can reasonably expect from this watch. This 15037 loses about 8 seconds in a 24 hour period. Is this too far off for this vintage 1986 watch or still within an acceptable range?

Most likely, if the watch has been recently serviced, it could be regulated to have a smaller delta over 24 hours in a single position. However, timekeeping is much more complicated than simply measuring the accuracy in a single position before and after 24 hours. I suggest reading some articles about wristwatch movement accuracy, positional variation, isochronism, etc., and you will better understand the nuances involved.

[franklin]

Thank you, Dan. I will.
Great search terms.

[franklin]

I am trying to ascertain the approximate market value of this watch. Is $4000 US a good estimate?

[Dan S]

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[Patou Batemanou]

Originally Posted by franklin

I am trying to ascertain the approximate market value of this watch. Is $4000 US a good estimate?

If i had to buy it (I certainly wouldn't: too many uncertainties) I wouldn't spend more than 2500€ in this

edit: 2000€, no jubilee with it

[franklin]

Originally Posted by Patou Batemanou

If i had to buy it (I certainly wouldn't: too many uncertainties) I wouldn't spend more than 2500€ in this

edit: 2000€, no jubilee with it

Thank you.
Can you identify some of the uncertainties?

[franklin]

To clarify, I hear you saying that discussions of market value are off topic in this forum.
Am I right?

I think I will purchase this watch for the simple reason that I like it.

[franklin]

Is the Rolex 15037 not a sought after watch?

[franklin]

I found this article in Forbes https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.forb...ket-guide/amp/
“If you are looking to score a gold timepiece without having to break the bank, the vintage market is your best bet. Rolex introduced the Date Reference 15037 during the 1980s, featuring a 14 karat yellow gold case, crown, and caseback. Gold means this timepiece will fit in swimmingly at formal events, but what I like most is that the 33 millimeter case ensures the wristwatch remains elegant, not loud”

[franklin]

Does the movement inside the 15037 have a slipping clutch mechanism which prevents overwinding of the watch?