Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1963
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 1501, is a 34mm stainless steel wristwatch dating to 1963, identified by serial number 958xxx. It is fitted with an engine-turned bezel and a gilt dial that has developed a honey-brown patina.
The dial features stick markers and luminous plots with a yellowish patina, accompanied by hands with a corresponding tone. The movement is an automatic caliber housed within the Oyster case. The watch is presented on a riveted Oyster bracelet, reference 7205, with end links marked 57 and a clasp stamped 4-63, which bears an engraving of the initials “MDH”. The object is accompanied by an original Rolex box, a hangtag, and a set of chronometer papers, one of which documents a sale in 1966.
The watch has undergone service by the vendor's watchmaker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Date wristwatch
- Case size
- 34mm
- Reference
- 1501
- Accessories
- Box, hangtag, chronometer papers
- Serial number
- 958xxx
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Clasp date stamp
- 4-63
- Dial description
- Gilt turned to honey brown
- Bracelet reference
- 7205
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case and an engine-turned bezel. The dial is a gilt type that has aged to a honey-brown color. The dial displays a variation in shade across its surface, with a darker tone on the left and a lighter tone on the right. The dial is configured with stick markers and luminous plots that show a yellowish patina. The hands also display a matching yellowish patina. The gilt text on the dial remains visible in a golden hue.
- Visible features
- • Honey-brown aged gilt dial with gradient shading • Engraved 'MDH' initials on the bracelet clasp • Engine-turned steel bezel • Riveted Oyster bracelet construction
- Documentation and Service
- The object includes its original Rolex box, an old hangtag, and a set of chronometer papers. One of the included documents indicates that the watch was sold in 1966. The vendor reports that the watch has been fully serviced by their watchmaker.
- Bracelet and Personalization
- The watch is equipped with a riveted Oyster bracelet, identified as reference 7205. The bracelet features end links marked with the number 57. The clasp is stamped with the date code 4-63. The clasp is further personalized with an engraving on its exterior surface, reading “MDH”.
Identification
- Reference
- 1501
- Serial number
- 958xxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact cause of the dial's color variance remains a matter of speculation
- Research required: The original owner's identity associated with the clasp engraving is unverified