Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Matte Black Sigma Dial
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-Specifications
Brand
Rolex
Model
Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference
1501
Year
circa 1978
Serial
58xxxxx
Movement
Automatic Cal.1570 with hacking
Case
34mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bracelet
Rolex Oyster Folded Links Bracelet 7835 with 357 End Link
Clasp code S DT5
Bracelet Length
Approx. 17.3cm (12 Links)
Includes
Watch and Bracelet Only
Box/Paper
No Box/No Paper
Notes
The watch is working +1 sec per day
All functions are working correctly
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global Shipping via DHL Express with full insurance
*Model wrist size is 16.5cm circumference
-Description
The Rolex website describes the Oyster Perpetual as "a direct descendant of the original Oyster, introduced in 1926, which established Rolex's reputation as the world's first waterproof wristwatch.
The Oyster Perpetual is a model that can be said to be the origin of Rolex, incorporating two of Rolex's three greatest inventions: the waterproof and highly durable Oyster case and the self-winding Perpetual mechanism with a rotor that rotates in both directions.
The Reference 1501 was produced from the 1960s to the 1980s and has a decorative bezel. The case size is relatively small at 34mm, but the volume of the bezel makes it feel like it is actually 36mm.
The finely cut bezel with large marks every 5 minutes is called a finely engine turned bezel. In addition to the Oyster Perpetual, this bezel can also be found on some hand-wound Oyster Precision and Air King models.
The dial is matte black with silver lettering, giving it a sporty feel. The dial and hands are both lumed with tritium.
In addition, there is a σ (sigma) mark on both sides of SWISS at the 6 o'clock position on the dial. This marking can be found on watches made by manufacturers that belonged to an organization called APRIOR from about 1973 to about 2000, and indicates that precious metals such as gold are used for the dial and indexes.
This was added to "indicate that it is a high quality gold Swiss-made watch". It is a specification that can be found on watches from five companies: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and Omega, but not on all watches.
It is believed to have been used by Rolex from around 1973 to the mid-1970s, and is prized by collectors for its rarity.
The bracelet is an original Oyster 7835 bracelet from the same era as the watch. It features folded links and has 12 links, giving it plenty of length.
The movement is an automatic Cal.1570. It has high precision and durability that has passed chronometer standards, and it is also easy to maintain, so you can use it with confidence.
[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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