Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Silver Dial with Riveted Bracelet
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-Specifications
BrandRolex
Model
Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference
1501
Year
circa 1971
Serial
27xxxxx
Movement
Automatic Cal.1570
case
34mm
Materials
Stainless steel
bracelet
Oyster Riveted Bracelet 7205 with 60 ends
bracelet length
Full Links (13 Links) / Approx. 18cm
Includes
Watch and Bracelet Only
Notes
The watch has been completely serviced by our watchmaker recently
The case and bracelet have been polished in the service
The plexi crystal has been replaced in the service
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
*Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator leather overseas.
If you purchase from overseas, the strap will be replaced with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
-Description
The Oyster Perpetual is a direct descendant of the first Oyster, which was introduced in 1926 and established Rolex's reputation as the world's first waterproof wristwatch.It can be said to be the origin of Rolex with two of its three major inventions: the Oyster case, with its water resistance and excellent durability, and the Perpetual mechanism, an automatic winding mechanism with a rotor that rotates in both directions.
The Oyster Perpetual Date is even more practical with the addition of a calendar function.
Ref.1501 was manufactured from the 1960s to the 1980s and differs from Ref.1500 in the bezel.
The case is made of stainless steel. The case diameter is 34mm.
Although 34mm is a relatively small size, the bezel actually feels about 36mm in size due to the ornate bezel.
This bezel, which is finely chiseled and left larger every five minutes, is called a finely engine-turned bezel.
Besides the Oyster Perpetual, this bezel is also found on some Oyster Precision and Air-King watches.
Compared to the fluted bezel on the Datejust, this design is somewhat sportier and not too dressy.
The dial is a silver dial that shows some age-related changes.
Although there are some changes, there is little deterioration and the condition is very good.
The indexes are a simple combination of multi-faceted bar indexes and bar hands.
The tritium luminescence on both the hands and dial have turned a nice orange color with age.
The bracelet is Oyster riveted bracelet 7205, which has been used since the early 1960s.
The difference between this bracelet and the "folded bracelet" is that the bracelets are connected to each other with a rivet.
The elongation of the bracelet is quite good considering its age. Furthermore, it is very rare to have 13 full links left.
The flush fit is 60, and the clasp code indicates that the watch was manufactured in the III period of 1972.
The watch was manufactured around 1971, so the age is also consistent.
The movement is automatic Cal.1570.
It is a masterpiece movement among Rolex movements with a good balance of accuracy and durability, and is the prototype of the current movement.
In the service, the rotor axle was replaced with genuine parts and the plexi crystal was replaced.
It has also passed the 50m (5 atm) water resistance test so the case is in excellent condition.
*Although it has been tested, failures due to flooding are not covered by the warranty.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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