Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date

When it comes to "budget" Rolex, there are few watches more attractive than an Oyster Perpetual - and the Oyster Perpetuals of the 1960s and 1970s remain some of Rolex's best-loved timepieces. As a non-professional Rolex model, the Oyster Perpetual line is debatably overlooked, despite being perhaps the most pure successor to the original waterproof cased Rolexes from the last century. All it takes is a strap change to transform this watch go a tuxedo accoutrement to a field watch or BBQ grill timer. When you factor in that they have been made available in a broad variety of fun dial color configurations, the appeal grows even more. This particular watch, a Reference 1501, dates to circa 1971 and features a 35mm stainless steel oyster case with 'holey' lugs, a sunburst silver dial with applied baton indices and a matching handset, an engine-turned steel bezel with hour markers, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp. These timepieces are incredibly versatile for everyday use, and can easily be dressed-up for formal occasions or dressed-down and worn as a sporty everyday companion.