# Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 is a classic mid-size luxury sports watch from the late 1990s to early 2000s, featuring a timeless 34mm stainless steel Oyster case with smooth bezel, clean dial options like silver or black with applied indices and date window at 3 o'clock, powered by the reliable in-house automatic Caliber 3135 offering 48 hours of power reserve, ideal for versatile daily wearers seeking understated elegance and robustness in a compact, unisex package with 100m water resistance.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.6/10.0

**Brand Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Rolex's prestigious heritage and global dominance place it among top luxury benchmarks like the Submariner, justifying a near-elite score.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.1/10.0)** - Decades of pioneering waterproof cases and chronometer standards echo icons like the original Oyster Perpetual, blending rich history with solid mechanical advancements.
**Material Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Premium 904L stainless steel, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and expert brushing/polishing rival contemporary Rolex models in durability and finish.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)** - The minimalist dial with cyclops date and balanced proportions offers timeless appeal comparable to vintage Datejusts, though less flamboyant than modern variants.
**Movement Metric (8.5/10.0)** - The Caliber 3135 delivers chronometer-grade accuracy and reliability on par with current Rolex workhorses, with strong finishing but no standout complications.
**Versatility Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from office to weekend adventures with its robust build and classic styling, much like a scaled-down GMT-Master.
**Rarity Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Discontinued production since 2002 adds collectible appeal at secondary prices around $6,500, though not as scarce as limited editions.
**Functions Metric (5.9/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping with magnified date provides everyday utility akin to entry-level automatics, without advanced features.
**Complications Metric (3.2/10.0)** - Sole date complication is functional but basic, falling short of multi-function heavyweights like Omega Speedmasters.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 7.8

## WM Collector Grade: A-

## Performance Insights: Strong brand prestige, materials, and history drive high scores, while basic complications temper value; at $6,500 secondary, it trades slightly below the $8,200 implied price for solid collector potential.
## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: The watch exceeds expectations with premium build and reliability well beyond its accessible luxury positioning.

## Watch Data
[https://www.chrono24.com/images/uhren/141325919.jpg] - [Front view of silver dial Rolex 15200]; [https://www.chrono24.com/images/uhren/141325919b.jpg] - [Caseback solid]; [N/A] - [No specific lume photo]; [OP 34 Date] - [Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200]; [Rolex] - [Oyster Perpetual Date]; [Switzerland] - [Rolex SA]; [https://www.rolex.com/watches/oyster-perpetual] - [Discontinued, see Chrono24]; [https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/ref-15200.htm] - [Chrono24 listings]; [Automatic] - [Rolex Caliber 3135]; [1] - [Date]; [34mm stainless steel Oyster case with smooth bezel, screw-down crown, solid caseback, iconic proportions for daily luxury wear] - [34]; [46]; [10.5]; [20]; [100]; [48]; [28800]; [Tritium or Luminova on indices and hands]; [31]; [904L Stainless Steel]; [Sapphire with Cyclops]; [Smooth fixed]; [Solid screwed]; [Screw-down Triplock]; [Oyster bracelet]; [Round]; [Applied indices, date at 3]; [Yes]; [Yes magnified]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [No]; [StyleFormal] - [yes]; [StyleCasual] - [yes]; [StyleSports] - [yes]; [StyleTravel] - [yes]; [StyleAdventure] - [yes]; [StyleCollector] - [yes]; [StyleTool] - [no]; [StyleStatement] - [yes]; [StyleVintage] - [yes]; [StyleSmart] - [no]; [StyleCustom] - [no]; [7.8] - [A-]; [8200] - [$8,200];

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