An automatic, stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500 model with a matte black dial and stick hour markers that are painted on the edges with white enamel. This is a particularly handsome example of this popular reference, more often found with silver dials. This original dial remains untouched, and in excellent condition featuring all lume plots in tact that have toned into a stunning deep laté colour. The printing of the serif text and chapter hash marks are in white, which really pop from the dial, and are complimented by the white edged stick markers. The classic, stainless steel, baton hands also contain the original luminous material, which matches the plots perfectly, and respond the same under ultraviolet light.

The watch is powered by the classic Rolex, Swiss made, twenty six jewel automatic caliber 1570. A movement that also powered the iconic sports watches of the time, such as; the Explorer and the Submariner. Technically, the 1570 is very similar to the iconic and well-known 3135. They both feature a free-sprung balance, and hairspring overcoil, however, the 3135 did feature some upgrades, one of which is the beat frequency. It was introduced all the way back in 1965, and remained in the Rolex stable of watches till about 1974. As can be seen on the dial of this watch, it did obtain COSC certification hence the original paperwork and the dial mention the 'official chronometer certification'. 

Made circa 1970, with a serial number 227XXX engraved between the lugs. The watch is in original condition, lightly polished over the years, and on a tight, but later production, stainless steel Oyster bracelet. The watch is also presented with original Rolex papers issued in Japan, and written in Japanese. A small detail, but a novel one, and more unusual to find. The watch comes with a Foundwell one-year warranty against mechanical failure. This is a superb looking, and rare complete example of a model that sometimes overlooked, but a joy to wear.