I have been on the record stating that the first ever "grail" I had when I first got into watches was a solid gold Rolex. I was young but can distinctly remember asking for one for Christmas. No toys, no video games, no bike, A Rolex. I wanted a Rolex.  Less about showing wealth and more about commemorating life mile stones. The Rolex brand has always been synonymous with celebration. A tangible item to signify a major event. Its romantic in a way. The memories or stories that go along with the watch more precious than the 14kt yellow gold the watch is cased in.       This example has a little extra sauce. Below the 6 o'clock hour marker we see " T Swiss T" demarcated by "σ" This greek letter is a symbol utilized by the swiss watch industry at the time to signify that the applied hour markers were in fact made of solid gold. That extra bit of precious metal is a nice touch to an already beautiful example.  ABOUT THIS WATCH MANUFACTURER: Rolex MODEL: Date REFERENCE: 1503 YEAR: 1974 SERIAL: 373xxxxx CASE: The solid 14kt yellow gold 34mm case is in good shape. It has been lightly polished in the past. All four lugs illustrate the original brushed polished finish on their anterior most portion. The case presents with wear commensurate for its age. It demonstrates the slightest burgundy tarnishing in various spots of the case and lugs that can develop from years of sitting. The hallmarks are deep and crisp. The case back still retains a light brush finish in the center - often lost on most examples due to previous polishing.  DIAL:  A beautiful, white, sigma, sunburst dial. The dial appears to be free of any staining, patina, blemishes, scratches. The dial is completed by applied yellow gold baton style hour markers and hands. The lume on the dial has aged to a beautiful cream patina and matches the hands perfectly.  MOVEMENT: Rolex automatic self winding caliber 1575. The watch winds, sets, runs and keeps good time. Service history is unknown. The watch was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated the watch is keeping time within 9 seconds per day with an amplitude of 292. The watch can be serviced in house for approximately $325 + parts (if needed). If serviced the movement will have a one year warranty.  BRACELET:  The watch is paired with an original Rolex,14kt yellow gold jubilee bracelet.  ACCESSORIES: None.  BOX/PAPERS: No.  WARRANTY: None unless serviced prior. If serviced the watch will come with a one year warranty.  BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $6,099 shipped.