The Rolex Date 1501 is fitted with an engine-turned bezel that surrounds the rare Silver Mosaic 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: 3,629,XXX
Year: 1974
Case Reference: 1501
Dial: Tritium – "Silver Mosaic" - no notable wear with great vivid yellow patina
Hands: Tritium – Lume is a vivid yellow patina - with small amount of deterioration on metal
Case: Unpolished - 34mm x 12mm Thickness - Stainless Steel
Bezel: Engine turn Bezel
Bracelet: US Riverted by "C&I" - light wear mild stretch
Date Wheel: Open 6's & 9's - Great Shape
Case back: 1501 Stamped – Great Shape – Micro Wear
Movement: 1570 - Automatic - running (-4 s/d 260 amp)
Glass: Plexiglass
Accessories: Watch Only
Lug Width: 19mm
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)
