Rolex
1970 Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date (Ref. 1500) Silver 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 # | RLXOPD1500-5 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Oyster-Perpetual Date | |
| Model | 1500 | |
| Serial | 22XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Silver | |
| Millimeters | 34 | |
| Strap | 2pc Handmade Leather Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent case retains full and even lugs that display light wear with minimal evidence of prior polishing present. The smooth stainless steel bezel shows light signs of use and is in great condition overall. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather watch strap with an unsigned steel tang buckle.
DIAL & HANDS
The original silver sunburst dial, featuring uncommon block markers, is in near-perfect vintage condition, with minimal age and no damage present. The tritium lume plots have taken on a creamy golden patina. The original tritium hands feature spots of matching lume to the dial, though mostly featured darker grey patina spots, which is a commonly seen patina pattern from this era. Under UV light inspection, the lume on the dial and hands does not exhibit degradation. The metallic date wheel is original with "closed" 6 and 9 numerals.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time perfectly; the previous service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.