Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 – Silver Dial (ca. 1973)

A timeless classic from Rolex’s golden era, the Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 pairs elegant proportions with the reliability of an automatic chronometer movement—making it a versatile and enduring everyday watch.

Details:

• Reference: 1500

• Year: ca. 1973

• Case Size: 34mm, stainless steel

• Bezel: Smooth polished bezel

• Dial: Silver sunburst with applied baton indices and date at 3 o’clock

• Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570, automatic chronometer-rated

• Bracelet: Oyster bracelet with folding clasp, stamped with Rolex coronet

Set Includes:

• Watch only (no box or papers)

Condition:

• Very good vintage condition with light signs of age

• Dial and hands well-preserved with pleasing patina

• Case and bezel show surface wear, consistent with age

• Bracelet with moderate stretch, clasp functions securely

• Running well, date and time functions operating accurately

This ref. 1500 offers vintage Rolex charm with its modest case size, robust movement, and understated silver dial—a refined choice for collectors or first-time vintage buyers.