Rolex Date Blue Oystersteel Engine Turned Edition in Stainless Steel, Blue Dial with Luminescent Index Hour Markers and Hands, Screw-Down Crown with Waterproofness System, Rare Fluted Engine Turned Bezel, Manufacture Rolex Caliber 3135 Perpetual Mechanical Self-Winding Movement with High-Performance Paraflex Shock Absorbers, Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet with Folding Oysterclasp.

The 34mm diameter solid three-body case, downturned integral lugs, and fluted engine turned bezel are polished and brushed. The dial is blue with applied luminous steel baton hour markers, with the Rolex crown at 12 o’clock. It has luminous baton hands, a center sweep seconds hand, and there is a minute/second scale around the perimeter. There is a date aperture at the 3 o’clock position underneath a Cyclops magnification bubble in the crystal. It has a Certified Official Swiss Chronometer rating (COSC), and it’s water resistant to 100 meters/330 feet. It has a 48-hour power reserve at full wind, and the 11.5mm thick case, dial, and movement are all signed. 

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Blue Oystersteel Engine Turned Edition, has a mechanical automatic self-winding 3135 movement that’s rhodium-plated, with oeil-de-perdrix embellishment. It’s constructed with 31 jewels, a shock absorber device, and a straight-line lever escapement. It includes a monometallic balance that’s adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, and a self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. It has Microstella regulating screws, and a hacking seconds mechanism for precision time setting.

What truly distinguishes this reference from the standard Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is its exceptionally rare Engine Turned bezel. Produced for only a limited period before being discontinued, the Engine Turned bezel has become one of the most sought-after and recognizable vintage Rolex bezel configurations. With its distinctive hand-machined fluted pattern, it offers a unique character that bridges the elegance of the classic fluted bezel with the sporty versatility of the smooth bezel, creating a look that is unmistakably Rolex yet unlike anything currently offered in the brand’s lineup.

As collectors increasingly gravitate toward discontinued Rolex references with unique design elements, the Engine Turned Oyster Perpetual Date has become progressively more difficult to source in well-preserved condition. Combined with the striking blue dial, robust Caliber 3135 movement, and timeless 34mm Oyster case, this reference represents an exceptional blend of everyday practicality and vintage collectibility. Understated, versatile, and increasingly scarce, the Rolex Date Engine Turned Edition is one of those hidden gems that knowledgeable collectors quietly pursue, making it a remarkable addition to any serious Rolex collection.

REF# 15210