Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date automatic watch. Solid stainless steel case in very good daily normal wear condition. Rare and highly collectable shinny silver original dial in superb condition. Original set of index hands are in excellent condition. For a great value, this watch will come professionally serviced and ready for everyday wearing. Has hack set second feature which will stop the second hand whenever the crown is pulled out to set the time. The high grade automatic movement is a Rolex caliber 1570 with serial number D238128. The case model on this watch is 1501 and measures 34.8mm across excluding the crown by 41.8mm lug tip to lug tip. The case serial number is 315XXXX dating this timepiece to 1971. A new case back gasket and a case tube gasket have been replaced on the watch. Gasket replacement is important to protect a watch from moisture. The screw down crown is original and signed. Crystal is in very good condition and has a magnifier loupe over the date. The watch will come with a brand new 19mm genuine lizard skin leather strap. Wrist size in photo is 6 inches.
1971 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE
Circa: 1971 (Second QUARTER)
Model: OP DATE
Caliber: 1570
Movement serial #: D238128
Jewel count: 26 jewels
Movement type: Automatic wind
Case model: 1501/3150998
Case material: Solid stainless steel
Case gasket: Flat-Ring rubber gasket
Crystal: Acyrlic crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 34.8mm
Case lenght lug tip to lug tip: 41.8mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Index (original)
Strap material: Lizard skin genuine leather
Strap width inbetween lugs: 19mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches