Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 18k solid gold ref. 1501 circa 1975 A solid gold Rolex…mic drop. During the 1970-1980s, 14k gold was the most precious metal that would be imported into the States due to import taxes—therefore—we know this piece was intended for the European market as it is 18k. The 1500 series is arguably a perfectly proportioned piece and clearly inspires the modern popular OP series today. This 1501 features an engine turned style gold bezel (similar to the steel 15010) and it frames a lovely petroleum black gloss dial. Really, treasure and heirloom material—or the kind of watch that can get you on an aircraft in the middle of catastrophic times. Overall, the watch appears to have minimal signs of polish as all the factory finish and textures are distinguishable. On the back of the watch, the marks are the gold hallmark stamps and there are also marks where the original bracelet sat. The tritium on the dial and hands are dead like the should be and the datewheel is the original with open 6 and 9 font. While no service history, the watch looks very healthy on timegrapher. It is running +25 seconds a day but has a 289 amplitude with is strong; data points to no service needed soon. ____________________________________ * Timestamp pi Videos and timegrapher:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1woKZDVLnJolyFlRitizw6IKCoEPRfgJ5?usp=sharing * Specifications: 34mm solid 18k gold with 19mm * Box and papers: no but we can include an old funky Rolex one * Bracelet: total measurement with watch head is 7.5in but we recommend for a 7.25in wrist and under for best look and comfortable fit and adjustment. * …serial # 406 ___________________________________ * Video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristic of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram. * will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market. - local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach by appointment - All sales final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured) - Link to [feedback here](https://watchcharts.com/repcheck/user/soycowboy?source=reddit&type=feedback) ____________________________ Asking a *negotiable* **$11750** via bank wire, Zelle, and/or venmo Price includes fully insured Fedex shipping in the USA— hand delivery in long Beach with drinks or coffee on me ;).