Rolex Date 1501 "Shantung Mosaic"

The Rolex Date 1501 is fitted with an engine-turned bezel that surrounds the rare Shantung Mosaic blue dial. This example has amazing patina on the dial and hands. This watch is untouched from 1974 and is running great. With the 34mm case this is a great entry into Rolex as a brand or vintage watches.

Information:

Serial: 3,57X,XXX

Year: 1974

Case Reference: 1501

Dial: Tritium – rare blue "Shantung Mosaic" - no notable wear with matching vivid yellow patina

Hands: Tritium – Lume is a vivid yellow patina - with small amount of deterioration on metal

Case: Great unpolished condition with light wear

Bezel: Engine turn Bezel

Bracelet: 7835 19 Oyster Bracelet –  357 Endlinks - light wear minimal stretch

Date Wheel: Original Silver - Open 6's & 9's - Great Shape

Case back: Stamped – Great Shape – Micro Wear

Movement: 1570 - Automatic - running (-4 s/d 260 amp)

Glass: Plexiglass

Accessories: Watch Only

Case Size: 34mm x 12mm Thickness

Lug Width: 19mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Second, Date

Bracelet size: 7.25”

Condition: Great vintage condition.

Case has normal wear throughout with nothing deep. Bracelet has minimal stretch with normal micro wear. Dial is in great shape with great patina. Hands have some deuteriation on the steel but lume is intact and matches dial. No service history but running strong at (-4 s/d 260 amp)