Rolex Date (1987) Current Collection with classic roman numerals and

with classic roman numerals and a sub second dial

unusually for JLC who prided themselves on making everything in-house

which were manufactured in 1945

The gold cased watches were particularly popular as long-service presentation gifts and the casebacks are often engraved with a long-service inscription

with the time running from left to right

Rolex Date (1987) Current Collection with classic roman numerals andThis is a superb Rolex Date automatic watch model with a stainless steel Rolex bracelet, which was made around 1987. This watch is chronometer certified meaning it has passed stringent accuracy test at the observatory in Geneva. The stainless steel case is what Rolex call their 'Oyster' case, which is well sealed against the elements. The watch has a gold toned dial and handset, this combination of steel and gold metals is something of a signature for