Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic - 1500 - Rare Blue Shantung Dial - Stunning!

Specifications

Year: 1969
Box/Papers: Yes/No
Reference: 1500
Serial: 2 Million serial
Case size: 34mm/ 37mm with crown 
Movement: Rolex Calibre 1570
Crystal: Acrylic  
Strap Size: Fits up to a 7.4 inch wrist.

Condition

Presented in fantastic condition is this timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date from the 1970s. This piece features an amazing and original and very rare blue Shantung Mosaic dial which displays crisp printed text and applied baton markers which feature a distinct onyx coloured insert within a silver tone surround. The dial also features a date complication which can be viewed through the Rolex Cyclops lens. The watch is in spectacular condition and is running perfectly with the movement being in exceptional mechanical order. This is the first blue Shantung variant that we have had in stock and it has taken us a long time to find one in such amazing condition. The perfect Xmas present for someone! The watch comes with some paperwork but please be aware it is in Japanese. A hang tag is also present.

Dial - The dial is in fantastic original condition showing just minor signs of wear with a few tiny spots of discolouration which are more visible in certain light.

Case - The case is in fantastic condition. The brushwork on the front is still clear and the sides of the case are still superb with just a few very fine scratches in places.

Crown - The crown is its original Rolex screw down and is in excellent condition and works perfectly in all of its functions. 

Movement - This piece encases its original 1570 Rolex self winding movement which again is in perfect working condition, keeping fantastic time.

Case back - The case back is original with all of its Rolex markings on the inner. It shows light common signs of wear from use over its decades of life. 

Bracelet - This piece sits on its original Oyster bracelet which is in exceptionally nice condition for a watch of this age. Just some minor scratches and a little flex, but otherwise still looking fabulous and original.

Crystal - Fantastic condition with cyclops magnification on the date window.

Please see our authenticity guarantee below. An authenticity guarantee card will be provided with the watch. 

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

If you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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