Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 - Two-Tone Silver Dial - Watch Only - 1978

A genuine vintage Rolex from the late 1970s, the Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 pairs a 34mm steel case with a yellow gold engine-turned bezel and matching gold centre links for the unmistakable two-tone look of the era. The warm silver dial, applied gold baton markers and acrylic Cyclops crystal give this piece the honest, lived-in character that defines vintage Rolex.

Details:

• Reference: 1505
• Year: 1978
• Case Size: 34mm, stainless steel with yellow gold engine-turned bezel
• Bezel: Yellow gold, engine-turned
• Dial: Silver with applied gold baton hour markers and gold Mercedes-style hands
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570, automatic, with date complication
• Bracelet: Two-tone Oyster bracelet (folded links) with Rolex crown-signed clasp
• Crystal: Acrylic with Cyclops magnifier over the date
• Water Resistance: 50 meters (when new, not warranted on a vintage piece)
• Lug Width: 19mm

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Honest vintage condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age
• Light scratches and marks across the case, bezel and bracelet from regular use
• Some bracelet play typical of period folded-link Oyster bracelets
• Dial, hands and crown all appear original and period-correct
• Movement running, all functions operating

A charming and accessible entry into vintage Rolex, the 1505 offers the classic 34mm Oyster proportions with the distinctive two-tone aesthetic of the late 1970s.