172 Rolex An extremely fine, charming and rare Date, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with diamond-set blue dial, made for Ford with box and original guarantee, reference 15037.

Estimate: € 12.000 –⁠ 24.000

• Model Date
• Year 1986
• Reference 15037
• Case Material 14K yellow gold
• Case Number 7'108'791
• Bracelet Material 14K yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approximate lentgh 200mm
• Movement Automatic, cal. 3035, 27 jewels
• Dimension 34mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated April 1986 stamped Rolex New York and Ford Motor Co and fitted presentation box.

Rolex has long understood that true luxury lies not in excess, but in proportion. The Oyster Perpetual Date reference 15037 embodies that philosophy with remarkable clarity. Produced in 14 karat yellow gold for the North American market, it combines the restrained dimensions of the classic Date with the unmistakable authority of a fluted bezel and solid gold bracelet, an elegant, compact statement from an era when refinement was measured in millimeters rather than mass. What elevates this example is its dial. The rich blue surface provides a striking counterpoint to the warmth of yellow gold, while the diamond-set hour markers introduce a note of discreet opulence. Importantly, the case sits in excellent overall condition, with strong proportions and crisp under-lugs hallmarks, further complemented by its correct 14K signed bracelet bearing its original hallmarks. Offered with its full set of accessories, this reference 15037 captures a particularly appealing chapter of Rolex production, when precious metal sported color, diamonds were applied with restraint, and even an ostensibly “simple” Date model carried quiet charisma. Finally, for those collector paying even further attention one can notice a distinctive emblem to the caseback, that of Ford, the famed American automaker. Most probably a gift given to one of its employees or managers, the present Rolex datejust exhudes a completely different aura from any regular example giving it even more that extra appeal, further accompanied by the original guarantee also stamped Ford Motor Co.