c1980 Serviced ROLEX Vintage OysterPerpetual Date 1501 34mm cal.1570 #1618

Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on August 18, 2026)

[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.

[Originality Verified] - Authentic Original
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is judged original and period-correct in its main components.

[Features]
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 / cal. 1570 (hack) / 19,800 bph / 34mm case / 19mm lug
Year: c. 1980 / Serial No: 647xxxx
Non-waterproof.

[My impression]
The silver sunburst dial is very well preserved.
Although only 34mm, the engine-turned bezel and solid Oyster bracelet give this Ref.1501 strong wrist presence and satisfying weight. The VF clasp code also matches the period.

[Dial] : Excellent
It appears original. No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume. All tritium dots remain.

[Hands] : Excellent
They appear original, with no clear signs of replacement or relume.

[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.

[Case, crown and caseback] : Good
The case shows wear but appears unpolished. Crown screw-in is very good (approx. 1.2 turns). Serial engraving is clear.

[Band] : Good
Rolex solid Oyster bracelet, Ref.78350 / End 557 / Code VF. Full 13 links, little stretch. Fits up to approx. 19cm.

[Action] : Very Good
Automatic winding, hand-winding, time-setting, and date change work properly.

[Accuracy] : Very Good
About +1 to +16 sec/day. (Measured by Timegrapher)