Rolex
Oysterquartz, Reference 19148 | A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 2001
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December 17, 02:26 PM GMT
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20,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Rolex
Oysterquartz Day-Date, Reference 19148
A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet
Circa 2001
Dial: gilt, diamond-set
Calibre: cal. 5055 quartz, 11 jewels
Movement number:
Case: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set, screw-down case back
Case number: 8'562'459
Closure: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex Oysterquartz bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex guarantee, literature booklets, COSC hang tag, cardholder, silk scarf, original invoice and presentation suitcase
Total approximate weight including bracelet 155 g
The Rolex Oysterquartz reference 19148 is a striking example of the brand’s innovative approach to quartz technology, combining Rolex’s legendary craftsmanship in gold and diamonds with the precision and reliability of a quartz movement. Introduced during the late 1970s, the Oysterquartz line represented a bold step for Rolex, incorporating cutting-edge electronic timekeeping while retaining the iconic Oyster case design and enduring aesthetic codes of the brand.
This reference 19148, crafted in yellow gold and diamond-set, features the distinctive angular case and integrated bracelet that define the Oysterquartz family. Its clean dial and precise lines underscore Rolex’s ability to merge technical innovation with timeless elegance. The movement, renowned for its accuracy and durability, is housed in a robust Oyster case, ensuring both reliability and classic Rolex presence on the wrist.
Produced in very limited numbers, the reference 19148 remains highly collectible, prized for its rarity and unique place in Rolex’s history as one of the brand’s few quartz creations.