Rolex
1969 Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date (Ref. 1500) Blue Radial Dial
The Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date is one of the best value-per-dollar Rolex watches that exist on the market today. Priced slightly below the more predominantly known and slightly larger Rolex Datejust, the vintage OP Date is often found in great condition with unique dials that offer more presence than could be achieved by case size.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXOP150069-3 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Oyster-Perpetual Date | |
| Model | 1500 | |
| Serial | 13XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Blue "Radial" | |
| Millimeters | 34 | |
| Strap | 2pc Rolex Black Leather Strap W/ SS Rolex Tang Buckle. |
CASE & BRACELET
The crisp case retains thick and symmetrical lugs that show minimal evidence of being previously polished and nominal signs of use. The smooth stainless steel bezel is in excellent condition as well. The case back retains crisp finishing. The original Rolex 2pc black leather strap is gently worn and retains its original Rolex stainless steel tang buckle.
DIAL & HANDS
The original blue sunburst radial dial is in exceptional condition, showing no damage and only mild gold color change around the lume plots that is very common for this dial color in this era. The tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely eggshell patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light. The hands are early tritium service units that match the dial nicely and display no degradation under UV light inspection.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.
