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Oyster Perpetual 1501

Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1501
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

34mm Good Value

Low $2,845

Median $3,550

High $3,953

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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1501 is the small steel Rolex with a little extra texture: its engine-turned bezel gives an otherwise restrained watch a distinctly mechanical edge. At 34mm, it wears neatly rather than anonymously, with the date and Cyclops adding familiar Rolex character without overwhelming the dial.

The bezel is the reason to choose this reference over the smooth-bezel 1500, so pay attention to its engraved pattern: heavy polishing can soften the detail that makes the watch worth seeking out. Later examples with the 1575 offer Rolex’s well-established vintage automatic date movement, though the date still requires advancing the hands rather than using a quick-set adjustment. Dial originality deserves attention, too; a replacement dial can substantially change the character of an otherwise period-correct watch.

MovementAutomatic

Case MaterialStainless Steel

Case Size34mm

Oyster Perpetual 1501

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