Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date watch, Ref. 1505, 1978.
Stainless steel and yellow gold. Oyster case. Acrylic crystal with a Cyclops lens for the date window. White dial with a combination of Roman numerals and applied gold hour markers. Distinctive engine-turned yellow gold bezel, whose decoration adds greater visual richness than a smooth bezel. Rolex 1570 automatic caliber, a chronometer-certified movement particularly valued for its robustness and reliability. Jubilée bracelet with three small central links flanked by two larger outer links, a design that gives it a more refined appearance and great flexibility on the wrist.
Measurements: 34 mm (case diameter).

The significance of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1505 lies in the fact that it brings together, in a particularly well-balanced design, several of the elements that cemented Rolex’s identity during the second half of the 20th century: the robust Oyster case, the Perpetual automatic movement, the date display with the iconic Cyclops lens, and a highly reliable movement belonging to the renowned 15xx caliber family. Added to this is the appeal of its two-tone configuration in steel and yellow gold, which introduces a touch of distinction without compromising the brand’s functional character.

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