{"product_id":"1978-rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-1500-two-tone-blue-sunburst-dial","title":"1978 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 - Two-Tone Blue Sunburst Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rarely Seen Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Reference 1500 is a cornerstone of the vintage Rolex catalog, but this 1978 example presents in a configuration that is seldom seen. While the Date model is common, the combination of a two-tone Oyster bracelet with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel on this reference is genuinely unusual. It elevates the watch from a simple, reliable daily wearer to something with significantly more presence and visual texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sunburst And Warm Oxidation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this watch compelling is the interplay between its colors and materials. The deep blue sunburst dial provides a cool, dynamic background for the warm gold of the hands, markers, and bezel. The center links of the Oyster bracelet have developed an interesting oxidation, a subtle detail that adds a layer of vintage character you simply cannot replicate. It’s a combination that feels both classic and entirely unique.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Solid And Well-Kept Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in very good condition. The case is strong, though it appears to have been lightly touched up in the past. The blue sunburst dial is clean and vibrant. As noted, the gold links on the two-tone Oyster bracelet show some natural oxidation. The bracelet itself has a solid feel on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Balance Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is for the person who wants a classic Rolex footprint but with a visual twist that stands out. The case is comfortable and understated, while the two-tone finish and blue dial provide just enough color and presence. It occupies a perfect middle ground, offering the reliability of the Oyster Perpetual Date in a configuration that is far from standard issue.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster Perpetual Date\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Tone Oyster\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 6.75-7.5in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Sunburst\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold \u0026amp; Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1432\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55395984474403,"sku":"11432","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF0505_e41320c9-a86c-4243-8131-2da3a5a678dd.jpg?v=1785349361","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1978-rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-1500-two-tone-blue-sunburst-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}