Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Head, Reference 1501, Steel, Silver Dial, Calibre 1570
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Head, Reference 1501, Steel, Silver Dial, Calibre 1570
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A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 1501, in steel with a fluted bezel and a silver dial, running on the self-winding calibre 1570 and offered as a watch head.
The Piece
Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and its Oyster Perpetual, introduced in 1931, added a self-winding rotor to the waterproof Oyster case.
Reference 1501 is the Oyster Perpetual Date in a steel case with a fluted bezel. The silver dial has slim baton markers and a date window at three with a cyclops lens, and the calibre 1570 winds itself. The case back is stamped inside, and the photographs include the movement.
The watch was serviced once some years ago and runs as it stands, and a handwritten service note appears on the inside of the case back. The crystal shows a mark across the date window, and the photographs show wear to the case. It is offered as a head only, without strap or bracelet, and suits a collector who will fit a bracelet of their own.
Details
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 1501, calibre 1570
- Material: Stainless steel case with a fluted bezel; silver dial with a date window
- Movement: Automatic, with date
- Measurements: Case 34 mm (1.34 in) across, crown excluded
- Water resistance: Not stated
- Colour: Steel; silver dial
- Included: Watch head only, without strap or bracelet
Condition
- Grade C in Japan: heavily worn, with a mark on the crystal over the date window and wear to the case; running as it stands.
Condition grade C (marked wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.
Delivery from Japan
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