Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 with Guarantee Certificate

eleased in the mid-1950s following the release of the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Date was a mid-sized version of the Datejust that featured all of its iconic design traits just within a smaller case. Swapping the Datejust’s relatively larger 36mm case for the Air-King’s more quaint 34mm case, the Date was a fashionable watch that fit in with the tastes and aesthetic that was popular during the 50s and 60s. Continuing to offer the Date long into the 2010s, Rolex provided the Date with a wide selection of dial variants, bezel options and case materials. Operating as a watch that could do it all, the Date was most typically made of stainless steel, much like the ref. 1501 that we have here with its decorative engine-turned bezel and Oyster bracelet. A stunning watch that paints a vivid picture of Rolex’s evolution through the ages, the Date collection features a host of interesting timepieces, and the example we have here is certainly a member of that cohort with its silver non-luminous dial and matching luminous hands. Watch comes with both original guarantee papers as well as a service document from Rolex Japan. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 34mm Model : Oyster Perpetual Date Movement : Automatic Cal. 1570 Reference : 1501 Bracelet : Oyster Folded Bracelet Year : 1971 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless Steel Included : Guarantee Certificate, Serice Paper, Booklets Dial Color : Silver Non-Luminous Dial The Construciton Svelte in its sizing compared to modern Rolex, the 34mm Date married the Oyster Perpetual's construction with the Datejust's functionality to produce a watch that hit the perfect middle ground for a lot of collectors, something it still does to this day. The Movement Watch features legendary 1570 caliber movement, a workhorse used in nearly all automatic Rolexes in the plastic crystal era starting in the early 1960s. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.