Rolex 1505 Perpetual Date - Roman Dial

FOR SALE – ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE REF. 1505 ROMAN DIAL (1978)

There is something incredibly charming about a well preserved late 1970s Rolex, especially when it comes in a configuration you rarely encounter. This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1505 from 1978 combines a stunning original white Roman dial with a solid link two-tone Rolex Oyster bracelet, creating a perfect balance between sporty vintage Rolex character and understated luxury.

The watch is fitted with a beautiful original white Roman dial in excellent condition, giving the watch a refined and timeless appearance with fantastic legibility. The yellow gold hands and hour markers pair beautifully with the dial and give the watch a warm and elegant presence on the wrist.

The stainless steel and gold case remains in very honest overall condition with strong lines and a beautiful profile. One of the most attractive details is the yellow gold finely ribbed bezel, which gives the watch a more distinctive and slightly sportier look compared to a traditional fluted bezel configuration. The solid link two-tone Oyster bracelet feels noticeably heavy and robust on the wrist and remains in very nice condition with very little stretch, something rarely seen on vintage two-tone Rolex bracelets from this period.

Another highlight is the reference itself. The 1505 is seen far less often with a Roman dial compared to the more common 15053 models, making this a more unusual and collectible configuration for enthusiasts looking for something different.

Inside, the watch is powered by the legendary Rolex calibre 1570 automatic movement, one of Rolex’s most respected vintage movements known for its reliability and durability. The movement is running well, exactly as expected.

KEY DETAILS
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
• Reference: 1505
• Year: 1978
• Case: Stainless steel and gold case, 34mm
• Dial: Original white Roman dial
• Hands: Yellow gold hands
• Bezel: Yellow gold finely ribbed bezel
• Bracelet: Solid link two-tone Rolex Oyster bracelet
• Movement: Rolex calibre 1570 automatic movement
• Crystal: Acrylic crystal

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
• Original Rolex presentation box
• Rolex outer box
• Rolex Oyster booklet
• Red Rolex hang tag

A highly attractive and increasingly uncommon vintage Rolex, combining classic late 1970s Rolex charm with the strong wrist presence and comfort of a solid link two-tone Oyster bracelet.

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