{"product_id":"rolex-1501-oyster-perpetual-date-from-1983","title":"Rolex 1501 oyster perpetual Date from 1983","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eRolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1501\u003cbr data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eSerial 3605XXX — circa 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eA wonderfully balanced vintage Rolex Date featuring the classic engine-turned bezel configuration that gives the ref. 1501 its distinctly understated character. Less formal than a fluted Datejust yet noticeably more refined than a smooth bezel Oyster Date, the 1501 occupies a unique and increasingly appreciated place within the vintage Rolex lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eThe silver sunburst dial offers the clean minimalist aesthetic that defines early 1970s Rolex design, with applied baton markers, matching handset and subtle tritium lume plots creating a beautifully restrained monochromatic appearance. The smaller 34mm Oyster case gives the watch elegant proportions on the wrist while remaining highly versatile for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eIts stainless steel engine-turned bezel catches light in a far softer and more technical way than traditional fluted bezels, lending the watch a more tool-oriented personality while still preserving the unmistakable Rolex identity. Combined with the acrylic crystal and compact Oyster architecture, the overall impression is distinctly vintage in the best possible sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003ePowered by Rolex’s chronometer-certified automatic movement, the ref. 1501 represents one of the purest expressions of the classic Oyster Perpetual Date concept: robust, elegant and effortlessly wearable more than fifty years after production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eTechnical background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eThe Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1501 was produced throughout the 1960s and 1970s as part of Rolex’s 34mm Date series. Positioned below the Datejust line, the reference offered the same robust Oyster construction and automatic movement in a slightly more compact and understated format. The engine-turned bezel became one of the defining characteristics of the ref. 1501 and remains especially appreciated by collectors today. This example dates to approximately 1973 based on its serial range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eTech sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2413\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ys6m4\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eReference: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qfji7e\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eSerial: 3605XXX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lzryq9\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eYear: 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dp5dj8\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eCase size: 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5fwyvz\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eMovement: Rolex automatic chronometer movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1katdlb\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eDial: Silver sunburst dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wcafie\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eCrystal: Acrylic crystal with cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j14uge\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eBezel: Stainless steel engine-turned bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9jmwks\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eCrown: Rolex signed crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c4hag2\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eLug width: 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1406t1r\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"34uwma\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eWarranty: 2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"unhdu9\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2413\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAdditional: Can be polished free of charge after payment has been received upon customer request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54327452238153,"sku":"1823","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF0291.jpg?v=1778139384","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/rolex-1501-oyster-perpetual-date-from-1983","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}