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Rolex Date 34 mm Steel Silver Dial Oyster Automatic Watch 1500 Circa 1978 |
Rolex Date 34 mm Steel Silver Dial Oyster Automatic Watch 1500 Circa 1978
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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 represents one of the most enduring expressions of vintage Rolex watchmaking, combining the traditional proportions of the 34 mm Oyster case with the precision and durability that established the brand's reputation throughout the 1960s and 1970s. This particular example, bearing serial number 5378017, features an elegant silver sunburst dial with applied baton hour markers, matching hands and the characteristic date display at 3 o'clock beneath the Cyclops magnifier. The smooth stainless-steel bezel gives the watch a particularly restrained appearance, allowing the radial dial finish and carefully balanced proportions to remain the principal visual elements. From a watchmaking perspective, the Ref. 1500 belongs to the celebrated Rolex 15xx-series movement generation, commonly equipped with the automatic Caliber 1575, a chronometer-certified mechanism respected for its robust construction, efficient self-winding system and long-term serviceability. The Plexiglass crystal, screw-down Oyster crown and traditional stainless-steel Oyster bracelet preserve the authentic character of Rolex production before the introduction of the modern five-digit Date references. Particularly interesting is the understated three-link bracelet construction, reflecting the lighter and more flexible design of vintage Rolex bracelets compared with their contemporary counterparts. For collectors, the combination of a classic silver sunburst dial, smooth steel bezel, original-style Oyster proportions and traditional automatic chronometer engineering makes the Ref. 1500 a particularly appealing example of Rolex's enduring philosophy of functional elegance.
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| Item Information |
| Manufacturer |
Rolex |
| Category |
Mens Date 34mm |
| Subcategory |
Plastic Crystal Non Quick |
Reference Number
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1500 |
Additional Keywords
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Silver Sunburst Dial |
Band
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Stainless Steel |
Band Color
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Steel |
Band Type
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Oyster |
Bezel
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Smooth Bezel |
Bezel color
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Stainless Steel |
Box
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No |
Case Lock
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Screwback |
Case Mes
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34 mm |
Clasp Type
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Clasp |
Color
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Steel |
Crystal
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Plexi |
Dial Color
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Silver |
Dial Gral Condition
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Very Good Condition |
Dial Type
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Sticks (applied) Dial |
Features
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SCREWS STEEL OYSTER BRACELET |
Function
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Date, Hours, Minutes, and Sweep Seconds |
Gender
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Mens |
Gral Condition
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Very Good Condition |
Hands
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Bar-Shaped hands |
Material
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Stainless Steel |
Movement Type
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Automatic Self Wind |
Papers
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No |
Shape
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Round |
Size
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34 mm |
Type
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Luxury |
Year
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1978 |
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