This Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 5048, is a 34mm case in Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a White Standard dial, a Smooth YG bezel, a Head only bracelet, dated circa 1949. Priced dealer-direct and shipped fully insured.
Spanning $2,484 to $34,776, the OP's price range maps directly to size, vintage versus modern, and dial color. Chromatic 41mm references — coral, turquoise, yellow — consistently beat neutral dials on resale. The 36mm ref 116000 and vintage ref 6050 cover the value and collector ends. Steel throughout, four sizes, one foundational design language. Tell me where you want to land and I'll meet you at trade level, wire or card. Read the full Oyster Perpetual buying guide ›
Value-wise, these are easy to defend. Rolex came out of Geneva in 1905 under Hans Wilsdorf and built a hard reputation through waterproof Oyster cases, Perpetual self-winding movements, and the Cyclops date lens. Precision and durability turned it into an asset class as much as a watch. Demand consistently beats supply, so steel sports models trade over retail. Pay by bank wire and take about 3.4% off the listed price — the trade-level math works for you. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 5048
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Yellow Gold, 34mm case, White Standard dial, Smooth YG bezel. Circa 1949.
