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1971 Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date (Ref. 1500) Silver Mosaic Dial

 

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This Rolex Oyster-Perpetual would make a great start for a new vintage collector, or be a great addition to an expanding collection as a daily driver and would provide a classic feel while bringing a unique look while worn on the wrist. 

SPECS

Stock # RLXOP150071-2
Brand Rolex
Style Oyster-Perpetual Date
Model 1500
Serial 28XXXX
Size Men's
Material SS
Dial Silver "Mosaic"
Millimeters 34
Bracelet Rolex 7835 Folded-Link Oyster Bracelet W/ 357 End Pieces

CASE & BRACELET

The excellent case has been lightly polished in the past, retaining very thick and even lugs. The smooth stainless steel bezel remains in excellent overall condition exhibiting little to no wear from use. The Rolex 7835 folded-link Oyster bracelet with 357 end pieces remains in great overall condition showing light stretch from use which is common for bracelets of this era and retains 12 links.

DIAL & HANDS

The gorgeous silver mosaic dial is in exceptional condition. The original tritium lume plots have aged to a charming creamy patina, under U.V. light inspection the lume plots exhibit cosistent degradation throughout. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation when inspected under U.V. light. The metallic date wheel is era correct with open 6's and 9's

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch was recently serviced and is running at spec.

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