Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Silver Radial Dial Engine Turned Bezel
Released in the mid-1950s following the release of the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Date was a mid-sized version of the Datejust that featured all of its iconic design traits just within a smaller case. Swapping the Datejust’s relatively larger 36mm case for the Air-King’s more quaint 34mm case, the Date was a fashionable watch that fit in with the tastes and aesthetic that was popular during the 50s and 60s. Continuing to offer the Date long into the 2010s, Rolex provided the Date with a wide selection of dial variants, bezel options and case materials. Operating as a watch that could do it all, the Date was most typically made of stainless steel, much like the ref. 1501 that we have here with its decorative engine-turned bezel and Oyster bracelet. A stunning watch that paints a vivid picture of Rolex’s evolution through the ages, the Date collection features a host of interesting timepieces, and the example we have here is certainly a member of that cohort with its stunning silver radial dial (named after its equally long hour markers and minute markers) that completes this example's monochromatic aesthetic.
Brand : Rolex
Dimensions : 34mm
Model : Oyster Perpetual Date
Movement : Automatic cal. 1570
Reference : 1501
Bracelet : Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Year : 1973
Condition : Very Good
Material : Stainless steel
Included : Watch only
Dial Color : Silver
THE DIAL Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers and a minute track with equally long minute markers, this Date's 'radial' dial is decidedly vintage, especially considering the since-discontinued engine-turned bezel that surrounds it.
THE CONSTRUCTION Svelte in its sizing compared to modern Rolex, the 34mm Date married the Oyster Perpetual's construction with the Datejust's functionality to produce a watch that hit the perfect middle ground for a lot of collectors, something it still does to this day.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
