{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-ref-1501-black-gilt-dial","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 - Black 'Gilt' Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you boil Rolex down to its purest form, what do you get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Oyster Perpetual. This is truly the genesis for the entire Rolex brand. The very first Rolex models were called ‘Oysters’ which was owed to their innovative three part case that all screwed into each-other. That is where the fluted bezel actually derives from, being screwed down into the top of the case to secure the crystal with a gasket - as well as the grooves on the oyster case back. All makes sense now - right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece that we have here, simply known as an \u003cem\u003eOyster Perpetual Date\u003c\/em\u003e, is a descendant of those early watches, utilizing a water-resistant Oyster case, an automatic-winding movement, and a date complication. A functional, sturdy, and dependable timekeeping device.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to circa 1965, this Reference 1501 features a 35mm Oyster case with a period-correct 'rivet' Oyster bracelet with blade clasp, and a unique to this reference, 'engine-turned' steel bezel. The case, bezel and bracelet have all seemingly been spared of any previous polishing and show normal wear from age and use. Inside,\u003cspan\u003e dial is nicely preserved and retains its rich glossy black surface with that gorgeous gilt text, applied indices, and a matching handset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oyster Perpetual line presents great value next to its slightly larger Datejust siblings, while simultaneously representing the essence of Rolex. This example, with its rich, versatile dial, is not just a great entry point to a vintage Rolex, but could easily be your one vintage watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51872629981501,"sku":"OC3103","price":6450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/ROLEX_OYSTER_DATE_BLK_WEB_1.jpg?v=1782325215","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-ref-1501-black-gilt-dial","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}