c1973 Serviced ROLEX Vintage OysterPerpetual Date 1501 Hairline Sigma Dial 34mm cal.1570 #1570
Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on Mar 27, 2026)
[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.
[Originality Verified] - Authentic Serviced
The watch is judged to be original in its main configuration.
Case and caseback, dial, movement, bezel, and bracelet are considered original.
The hands appear to be later Rolex service parts, likely fitted by Rolex Service Center, so the overall period consistency is mixed.
[Features]
Ref. 1501 / cal. 1570 (w/hack) / 34mm case (excluding crown) / 19mm lug.
Year of manufacture: c. 1973 / Serial No: 341xxxx.
Non-waterproof.
A rare and attractive point is the silver sigma dial with unusual vertical hairline finishing.
Another strong feature is the original Rolex folded bracelet with all 13 links still present.
[Dial] : Good
It appears to be original.
No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume.
[Hands] : Excellent
The hands appear to be later Rolex service parts, likely tritium service hands from the final tritium period, so the overall period consistency is mixed.
[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.
[Case, crown and back of the case] : Good
The case shows signs of age and use.
Crown screw-in is very good (approx. 1.7 turns to unlock).
The serial number engraving is clear.
The caseback shows scratches.
[Band] : Good
Rolex folded bracelet, Ref. 7835 / End 357 / no code.
Wrist size approx. 18.5 cm.
All 13 links remain.
[Action] : Very Good
Hand-winding, self-winding, time-setting, and date change all work properly.
Date changes properly around midnight.
[Accuracy] : Very Good
About 0 to +9 sec/day. (Measured by Timegrapher)