Today's offering showcases this classic Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date model 1501 encased in stainless steel. Its engine turned bezel adds a touch of extra class to the watch.

What really stands out on this watch is the striking blue dial. It looks great against the steel case and hands.

Essentially a Datejust with a slightly smaller diameter (34mm instead of the Datejust's 36mm) it features clean lines and a sharp look.

As precise as it is classic, the watch is powered by a Rolex cal. 1570 mechanism that powered many early models of the Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models. A superior mechanism, it offers a level of engineering and craftsmanship that is exceptional.

Here are a few of its features:

Striking original blue textured dial

Officially certified chronometer movement

Rolex Twinlock screw down crown

Stainless steel Rolex Oyster case crafted from a single block of stainless steel. This process originally insured that watch was impervious to water to a depth of 100m.

Precision advancing "snap" date mechanism

Acrylic crystal with 'cyclops' lens for easy reading of the date

It is fully original down to its Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet date stamped 1/1973.

It presents in very pleasing condition. Its original and untouched blue dial is mint. Its case presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing and the slightest few remnants of wear on the back. Its original bracelet, which shows moderate to significant signs of stretch but is still very serviceable, presents as scratch-free.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value).

It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Rolex in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch it has been meticulously detailed, making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Note: A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 2, pg. 30.

Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 1501
Serial number: 3,104,037
Year made: c. early 1973 - bracelet is date stamped 1/1973
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case condition: Presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing and the slightest few remnants of wear on the back.
Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick
Dial: Blue, textured, steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, luminous hour dots, aperture for the jump date, original and untouched, partial loss of some of the luminous dots, otherwise mint condition
Hands: Original, steel luminous "batons"
Movement type: Rolex automatic, cal.1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, mono metallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring
Jewels: 26 rubies
Band: Original, Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet, stainless steel, dated stamped 1/1973, fits a wrist up to approx. 8.25 inches, adjustable through the clasp, moderate to significant signs of stretch but is still very serviceable, presents as scratch-free.
Width between lugs: 19mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, 'cyclops' date magnification, mint condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value).
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized watch system.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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