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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - c.1978 - Model Reference 1505 - Rare Black Dial - Gold Fluted Bezel

An Immaculate c.1978, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in a Rare Black & Gold Colourway and Gold Fluted Bezel. Model Reference: 1501/1505

Case
Gold/Steel
Condition
 8.5/10
Year
1978
Box/Papers
No/No
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£3,250.00GBP

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An Immaculate c.1978, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in a Rare Black & Gold Colourway and Gold Fluted Bezel. Model Reference: 1501/1505

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, sometimes just called the Rolex Date, made its debut in the mid-1950s. Amongst the many more well-known references such as the Submariner and the Daytona, the Rolex Date could be considered rather overlooked, however, it is one of the brand's oldest lines that remains in production. Rolex introduced the 1501 reference family of the Oyster Perpetual Date in the 1960s, this watch being the gold and steel variant has the additional reference between the lugs, of 1505.

What’s On Offer 

This is a really beautiful dress watch in striking gold and black colourway which offers understated glamour and refined opulence. The jet black dial is in beautiful condition and offers a stunning contrast against the gold applied dial furniture including the Rolex crown sitting proudly at 12 o'clock. The slim stick hands with lume inserts are graceful and glide around the dial which is completed by a subtle date aperture at 3 o’clock.

The fluted gold bezel is in unblemished condition as is the Rolex signed crown and the stainless steel lugs offer a really pleasing distinction, curving seamlessly onto the wrist. This watch is fairly slender in proportion at 35mm, however, it wears larger which might be down to the textured bezel which gives the case a more meaty aesthetic.

We have paired this watch with a black, textured, handmade nubuck leather strap which looks stunning and brings out the black of the dial beautifully.

This is a cracking watch and at a really great price point for vintage Rolex. It will be snapped up in no time so be quick! 

Case
Gold/Steel
Dial
 Black
Box
 No
Papers
No 
Model Ref
1501/1505
Crystal
 Plexiglass
Bracelet
 Leather
Winding
Automatic
Movement Type
Mechanical
Calibre
1570
Jewels
 26
Power reserve
 48 Hours
Condition
8.5/10
Date of issue
1978
Warranty
 12 Months VWS
Width (without crown)
 35mm
Lug width
 19mm
Lug height
(lug to lug) 42mm
Wrist size
Adjustable

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