I have been on the record stating that the first ever "grail" I had when I 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. 

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Rolex

MODEL: Date

REFERENCE: 1503

YEAR: 1979

SERIAL: 63xxxxx

CASE: The solid 14kt yellow gold 34mm case is in good shape for its age. Its been polished in the past. All four lugs illustrate the brushed polished finish on their anterior most portion. The case presents with wear commensurate for its age. It demonstrates a dark burgundy tarnishing in various spots of the case and lugs that can develop from years of sitting.

DIAL:  A beautiful silver sunburst dial. The dial appears to be free of any staining, patina, blemishes, scratches. The dial is completed by baton style hour markers and hands. 

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 gaining between 2 and 7 seconds per day with an amplitude of 305 to 310. 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 comes on the pictured, brand new strap from Torre Straps. It is a pebbled calf strap handmade in Italy. 

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: $4,400 shipped.