Rolex

1977 Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date (Ref. 1500) Black Dial

 

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This Rolex Oyster Perpetual would make a great start for a new vintage collector, or be a great addition to an expanding collection as a daily driver and would provide a classic feel while bringing a unique look while worn on the wrist. 

SPECS

Stock # RLXOP150077
Brand Rolex
Style Oyster-Perpetual Date
Model 1500
Serial 53XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Black
Millimeters 34
Bracelet Rolex 78350 Oyster Bracelet W/ 557 End Pieces

CASE & BRACELET

The lightly polished case shows honest signs of use and retains full and symmetrical lugs. The smooth stainless steel bezel shows minimal signs of use. The Rolex 78350 Oyster bracelet with 557 end pieces retains 11 links that show some stretch from use.

DIAL & HANDS

The sought-after matte black dial exhibits honest aging with no major blemishes present. The creamy tritium lume plots all remain intact though there is some light degradation under U.V. light inspection. The original tritium hands have aged to a dark patina, under U.V. light inspection the minute hand exhibits some light lume loss. The metallic date wheel is original with open 6's and 9's.

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch is keeping time and functioning correctly, previous service history is unknown.