1968 Rolex Date Watch 1500 34mm 26 Jewels Cal. 1570 Wristwatch ALL S.S.

Watch Overview

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 remains one of the brand’s most recognizable models. Produced in 1968, this vintage example features a distinctive sunburst dial, smooth bezel, and classic Jubilee bracelet signatures of Rolex design and quality.

It is powered by the reliable automatic Rolex Caliber 1570, featuring 26 jewels, sweep seconds, a date function, a 48-hour power reserve, and a smooth 19,800 vph frequency. It is certified as a Swiss chronometer (COSC) and adjusted for precision in five positions and temperature.

The sunburst silver-tone dial adds elegance, complemented by silver baton hour markers, luminous accents, and matching luminous silver hands as well. A detailed minute and seconds track surrounds the dial, while the date window at 3 o’clock is enhanced by the Cyclops lens for clear visibility. The Rolex crown at 12 o’clock completes the refined look.

Housed in a 34mm silver-tone stainless steel case with smooth bezel and classic lugs design. The watch features its original signed screw-down crown and robust Oyster case construction. It comes with a Rolex Jubilee bracelet (Ref. 62510H) in stainless steel, offering both comfort and classic style. The watch is in good pre-owned condition with light wear consistent with age, showing a solid case, clean dial, and well-preserved bracelet. Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, this Rolex Date runs accurately and is ready to wear and enjoy.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Rolex
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
• Reference: 1500
• Year / Era: 1968 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Sunburst silver-tone
• Features: Applicated hour markers. Minute/second track. Luminous indexes and hands. Date indicator

Movement

• Type: Self-winding
• Caliber: Rolex 1570
• Jewels: 26
• Some Functions:
  • Sweep-seconds
  • Certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
  • Adjusted for accuracy in five positions and temperature
  • Date calendar
• Power Reserve: 48 hours
• Frequency: 19,800 vph

Case & Band

• Material: Stainless Steel
• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Smooth. Fixed
• Back: Screw
• Crown: Signed, screw-down
• Water Resistance: -
• Band Type: Rolex Jubilee bracelet (Ref. 62510H). It will fit to a wrist up to 8 (20.3cm)
• Case Back Markings: Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland Stainless Steel 1500

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 34
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 38
• Case Lug to Lug: 41.8
• Case Thickness: 11.4
• Lug Width: 19
• Band Width: 19

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO - It comes with two aftermarket presentation box
• Condition: Very good pre-owned condition, showing some wear consistent with age and use. The case, smooth bezel, beautiful sunburst dial, and bracelet remain in well-preserved form.
• Extras: Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear.

History & Legacy of Rolex

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is a classic timepiece that blends the iconic elements of Rolex innovation—precision, durability, and timeless design. Introduced in the mid-1950s, the model evolved alongside Rolex’s major advancements, including the introduction of the waterproof Oyster case in 1926 and the self-winding “Perpetual” rotor movement patented in 1931. The Date series shares DNA with the famed Datejust, offering the signature date window at 3 o’clock with the Cyclops magnifying lens, first introduced in 1953. Over the decades, Rolex continually improved the collection with upgraded calibers, quickset functionality, sapphire crystals, and evolving luminous materials—from tritium to Luminova, Super-Luminova, and ultimately Chromalight. Robust yet refined, the Oyster Perpetual Date remains a versatile choice for those seeking understated elegance with everyday functionality, embodying Rolex’s heritage of mechanical excellence and design innovation.

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