1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 – Silver Dial, Fluted Bezel, Jubilee Bracelet

A handsome 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, featuring an elegant silver sunburst dial, fluted bezel and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet. This attractive vintage example combines the understated proportions of Rolex's classic 34mm Oyster case with the refined appearance of a traditional Datejust-style configuration, making it a particularly appealing watch from the mid-1960s.

The silver sunburst dial features applied baton hour markers, matching silver-tone hands and the Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock. The dial carries the familiar ROLEX / OYSTER PERPETUAL / DATEJUST signature beneath the coronet, with SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED above 6 o'clock. The date aperture at 3 o'clock is complemented by the characteristic Cyclops magnifier. The dial remains attractive, displaying gentle age-related patina and retaining its distinctive brushed silver finish.

The watch is housed in a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case, complemented by a polished fluted bezel, screw-down Rolex crown and acrylic crystal. The case retains its classic proportions with honest signs of wear consistent with its age. It is fitted with a Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, featuring 555 end links and a Rolex-signed folding clasp. The five-link Jubilee design provides an elegant complement to the watch's traditional styling.

Inside is the celebrated Rolex calibre 1560, a 26-jewel automatic chronometer movement adjusted for temperature and five positions. The movement is correctly signed Montres Rolex S.A. and represents an important generation of Rolex's dependable self-winding movements. The case serial number 1301XXX is consistent with production around 1966, while the inside caseback is stamped 1500 / IV.65, indicating the fourth quarter of 1965 and supporting the watch's mid-1960s dating.

Key Details

• Circa: 1966
• Reference: 1500, Oyster Perpetual Date
• Case Serial: 1301XXX
• Case: Stainless Steel Oyster, Approximately 34mm, Fluted Bezel
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 1560, 26-Jewel Automatic Chronometer
• Dial: Silver Sunburst, Datejust-Signed, Applied Baton Markers
• Bracelet: Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee with 555 End Links and Signed Clasp