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Rolex OP Date 1501 34mm 18K Gold Black Gloss Dial Watch
Rolex
CHF 19,019.00
Rolex OP Date 1501 34mm 18K Gold Black Gloss Dial Watch
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date featuring rare petroleum black gloss dial in 34mm 18K yellow gold case with engine-turned bezel and Oyster bracelet. European market piece weighing 104 grams in solid 18K gold, measuring 8 inches, circa 1975.
Product Specifications:
- Item Type: Men's Automatic Watch
- Brand: Rolex
- Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
- Reference: 1501
- Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
- Case Size: 34mm
- Length: 8 inches
- Weight: 104 grams
- Dial: Petroleum Black Gloss
- Indices: Applied Gold Baton Markers
- Movement: Automatic (Rolex Caliber 1570)
- Bezel Type: Engine-Turned (Guilloche Pattern)
- Bezel Color: 18K Yellow Gold
- Band Material: 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet
- Band Color: Yellow Gold High Polish
- Features: Date Display with Cyclops Magnification, Waterproof Oyster Case, Self-Winding Movement
- Style: Vintage Dress Watch
- Year: 1975
About This European Market Rolex
During the 1970s and 1980s, United States import regulations imposed significant taxes on gold content exceeding 14 karats, making 18K gold timepieces prohibitively expensive for American retailers. Consequently, this reference 1501 in solid 18K yellow gold was specifically manufactured for the European market where 18K gold remained the standard for luxury timepieces. The petroleum black gloss dial represents one of Rolex's most striking vintage dial variations, offering deep color saturation with glossy finish that reflects light dramatically. Reference 1501 houses the legendary caliber 1570 automatic movement, renowned for reliability and precision with 26 jewels and chronometer-grade accuracy. At 104 grams, this watch delivers substantial wrist presence that distinguishes solid gold construction from gold-plated alternatives. The engine-turned bezel adds textural sophistication while the 34mm case size represents the era's preferred proportions for dress watches, offering versatility across formal and casual contexts.
Design & Construction
The 34mm Oyster case showcases Rolex's iconic mono-bloc construction entirely in 18K yellow gold with screw-down case back and crown ensuring water resistance. The engine-turned bezel features intricate guilloche pattern machining that creates dimensional texture and luxurious light play across the gold surface. Three-piece Oyster bracelet with solid 18K gold links connects through conventional lugs with high-polish finish throughout, contributing to the substantial 104-gram total weight. The petroleum black gloss dial presents applied gold baton hour markers with matching gold hands and the signature date window at 3 o'clock with Cyclops magnification lens.
Measurements: 34mm case diameter | 8 inches bracelet length | 104 grams total weight
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