Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 - Silver Shantung Dial

£2,800.00
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  • Year: 1970.

  • Movement: Rolex automatic 1575 movement.

  • Case Size: 34mm.

  • Dial and bezel: Silver Mosaic dial. Engine Turned Bezel.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Oyster Bracelet.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • Year: 1970.

  • Movement: Rolex automatic 1575 movement.

  • Case Size: 34mm.

  • Dial and bezel: Silver Mosaic dial. Engine Turned Bezel.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Oyster Bracelet.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 – Silver Shantung Dial

Looking for a vintage Rolex with standout texture and timeless design? Meet the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501, a beautiful 1970 example that’s all about the details. With its rare silver mosaic “Shantung” dial, this watch brings something unique to the table — a textured look that plays with the light and sets it apart from standard silver dials.

Housed in a classic 34mm stainless steel case, this reference also features a distinctive engine-turned bezel, adding subtle dimension to the case profile. Powered by the Rolex Calibre 1575 automatic movement, this is a rock-solid, reliable workhorse that helped define Rolex through the 1970s.

It’s topped with a acrylic crystal and fitted to a period-correct Rolex Oyster bracelet, giving it that unmistakable vintage Rolex presence on the wrist.

Key Features:

  • Year: 1970

  • Movement: Rolex Calibre 1575 automatic

  • Case: 34mm stainless steel

  • Dial: Rare silver Shantung (mosaic) dial

  • Bezel: Stainless steel engine-turned bezel

  • Crystal: Acrylic

  • Bracelet: Rolex Oyster bracelet

  • Set Includes: Watch only (with Watts On Watches presentation packaging & documentation)

Why This Ref. 1501?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 hits a sweet spot for collectors — it’s subtle but rich in character. The Shantung dial gives it an almost linen-like shimmer, and the engine-turned bezel adds vintage charm without the flash of a fluted bezel. It’s a classic daily-wear Rolex with something special under the hood — and on the dial.

Condition & Authenticity

This watch is in excellent vintage condition. As with all watches from Watts On Watches, it has been fully serviced prior to sale, comes with a 12-month warranty, and is delivered in bespoke presentation packaging with purchase documentation.

Looking for a vintage Rolex with unique character?
Explore the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 – Silver Shantung Dial today at Watts On Watches.