Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 1500

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date watch, ref. 1500, serial number 31894XX, from the 1970s.

Round silver-tone metal case with a smooth, polished bezel and a screw-down solid case back with a fluted rim. Fluted crown with the Rolex emblem. Stainless steel case. Blue dial with a brushed vertical line finish, crown emblem at 12 o’clock, applied baton-style hour markers, and a minute track around the perimeter. Signed “ROLEX / OYSTER PERPETUAL / DATE,” with the inscription “SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER / OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED.” Hour and minute hands with luminescent strips and a central seconds hand. Acrylic crystal with a magnifying lens over the crystal. Three-row stainless steel metal bracelet with silver-tone “OYSTER” links, featuring a folding clasp with Rolex emblems. Rolex Caliber 1570 automatic movement. It works. Measurements: 41 mm x 34 mm (excluding the crown).

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 is one of the brand’s most iconic, respected, and versatile vintage watches. Produced from the 1960s through the early 1980s, it has earned a reputation as the ideal watch for everyday wear and the perfect entry point for those looking to purchase their first Rolex.

When the description of a watch states “it works,” it means the watch is functioning. Since collector’s watches typically have delicate and complex mechanisms, the buyer is responsible for any general servicing, inspection, battery replacement, adjustment, or repair that may be necessary. We do not guarantee the perfect functioning of any watch. All photographs of our watches are original and have been taken by our photographers; in other words, we do not use stock photography, which is why the photographs are considered part of the listing.