{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-1500-8-full-set-1","title":"ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE 1500\/8 18K ROSE GOLD FULL SET","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ROLEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1500\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e YES\/YES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18K ROSE GOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LEATHER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date line was quietly introduced in the 1950s, bridging the gap between the time-only Oyster Perpetual and the far more famous Datejust. The 34 mm model remained somewhat overshadowed by the Datejust and Day-Date throughout its life, right up until its discontinuation just a few years ago. Most examples are fairly restrained, typically featuring a stainless steel case, smooth bezel, and simple dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHowever, the present example, ref. 1500\/8, is anything but average. It features an 18K rose gold case with a gorgeous silver dial. While full-gold Datejust's are already less common than Day-Dates, finding one in the 34 mm Oyster Perpetual Date line is even more unusual, particularly in 18K gold (14K was more commonly used on precious metal Oyster Perpetual models). This watch was worn very sparingly throughout its life. The case is pristine, showing only the faintest hairlines. The dial is flawless, with all of the tritium lume plots intact and aged to a lovely creamy hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe movement arrived in excellent health and is running at +4 s\/d, with 285° amplitude and a beat error of just 0.1 ms. Out of all the models in the Rolex catalogue in 1979, very few were more expensive than this, and the original owner could easily have purchased a larger Datejust or Day-Date instead. Instead, they knew exactly what they wanted—something that still rings true for the new owner today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch comes complete with its original inner and outer boxes, booklet, wallet, and guarantee papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderful watch on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56743360889218,"sku":null,"price":9995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/ROLEXOYSTERPERPETUALDATE1500_818KROSEGOLDFULLSET.jpg?v=1783360841","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-1500-8-full-set-1","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}