Essentially a Datejust with a slightly smaller diameter (34mm instead of the Datejust's 36mm) it features clean lines and a sharp look. With its indexed engine turned bezel, it added a touch of extra class to Rolex's Oyster Perpetual line.
As precise as it is classic, the watch is powered by the same automatic Rolex cal. 1570 mechanism that powered many of the early Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models. A superior mechanism, it offers a level of engineering and craftsmanship that is exceptional.
Here are a few of its features:
- Stainless steel Oyster case crafted from a single block of stainless steel. This process originally insured that watch was impervious to water to a depth of 100m.
- White Roman so-called "Buckley" dial with black painted indices
- Officially certified chronometer automatic movement
- Rolex Twinlock screw down crown
- Precision advancing "snap" date mechanism
- Acrylic crystal with 'cyclops' lens for easy reading of the date
It has fully Rolex parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. Our photos couldn't do it justice.
Its case presents as gorgeous mint. Its Rolex dial has been meticulously refinished - its printing could pass as Rolex factory done to the naked eye. Overall it presents in gorgeous condition, freshly expertly refurbished close to like new.
As part of the restoration a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
It is running very strongly and continues to keep time virtually on par with a brand new Rolex in our testing. Photos of the inside available upon request.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new distressed style leather strap with quick-release pins and aftermarket Rolex style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
We also have two fine quality aftermarket bracelets available for purchase so you can choose which look you prefer or switch between them depending on how you feel. One is done in a Rolex Presidential style and one is done is a Rolex Oyster style. Both have heavy solid link designs and are adjustable and brand new. Please see the sample photos in the listing. And we also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
The pictures are of the actual watch for sale. We offer shipping the next business day to over 100 countries. In addition, we offer a 30 day no hassle money back guarantee if you don't absolutely love it so there's no risk to you!
You have many stores to choose from - thank you so much for choosing Connoisseur of Time, known for offering only the highest-grade fine watches like Rolex and Cartier with exceptional service for over 17 years.
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A five decade old Rolex that presents like new on the wrist!
Note: A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 2, pp. 392-393.
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 1501
- Serial no.: 2,237,257
- Year made: 1st quarter of 1970
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Date
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as mint with one tiny spot of wear to one groove on the back
- Dimensions: 34mm diameter (excluding the crown by 42mm long lug tip to tip)
- Dial: White Roman, luminous dots, outer minute/second division, aperture for the date, expertly refinished to mint condition
- Hands: Blacked luminous steel "batons"
- Movement type: Rolex automatic, cal.1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, mono metallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring
- Band: Distressed, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Rolex style buckle. We have two fine quality aftermarket bracelets available for purchase. One is done in a Rolex Presidential style and one is done is a Rolex Oyster style. Both have heavy solid link designs and are adjustable and brand new. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Crystal type: Acrylic, 'cyclops' date lens, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker making it ready for immediate enjoyment ($795 value).
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strongly and continues to keep time virtually on par with a brand new Rolex in our testing.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
