Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Yellow Gold Ref. 5003, 1950s
Identity
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady yellow gold Ref. 5003, 1950s. Automatic movement. 18-carat yellow gold case, 24 mm diameter, domed bubble back, signed screw-down crown. Striated bezel. White dial, applied gold baton indexes, small seconds at 6. Plexiglas crystal. Leather strap and original gold tang buckle signed Rolex.
Horological context
The bubble back nickname refers to Rolex's earliest Oyster Perpetual watches, recognisable by their domed case back. The watch combines two of the maison's founding innovations: the waterproof Oyster case, patented in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor movement developed in the early 1930s — it was the thickness of this self-winding rotor that dictated the characteristic back from which the line takes its name. Produced from the 1930s to the mid-1950s, the bubble back marks the advent of the automatic, waterproof wristwatch. The Lady versions, such as the Ref. 5003, carry this architecture in reduced proportions.
Character
White dial in very well-preserved condition, gold dauphine hands and monogrammed gold crown.
Serviced watch. Very good condition. Delivered with the brand box and the Contre-Temps 12-month warranty certificate.
Choose options
Learn more
The timepiece in details
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster perpetual Lady bubble back Gold
Year of production:
Era of production: Pre 1960
Case diameter: 24mm
Caliber:
Reference number: 5003
Complications:
Movement: Automatic
Crystal: Plexiglas
Case material: 18ct yellow gold
Bezel material: Fluted in 18ct yellow gold
Strap/band: Leather
Buckle: 18ct yellow Gold pin buckle - Rolex
Water resistance: Not waterproof
Other informations:
Dial: White
Dial numerals: Without numerals
Style: Ladies watch
Special mentions:
Paperwork: Contre-Temps warranty certificate
Includes: Brand box
Guarantee: Contre-Temps 12 Months
Condition: Very good
A LITTLE WATCHMAKING GLOSSARY
Our clock jargon
To make sure you are on the same wavelength throughout your purchasing experience, we offer you a short glossary of the main terms that we use to detail our exceptional pieces.
Our expertise at your side
Our support
Have you set your sights on one of our rare pieces and are you still a little hesitant about placing the order?
Make an appointment with one of our experts for a confidential video call and let us answer your final questions.
Our conditions of sale
Before your purchase
Our team offers you a short summary of our general conditions of sale in order to guarantee you a purchase and investment without unpleasant surprises.