Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 1988 The fat font bezel insert

The fat font bezel insert has faded to a dark grey colour that looks so good on this watch

The president-type 18k gold bracelet is in excellent condition

) and has a lovely summery pale grey soleil dial in beautiful condition

The two-line look has that classic ’13 vibe but in a modern watch that you can wear without any worries

This watch has been certified at Certifiwatch under registration number CF-0104096

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 1988 The fat font bezel insertAmong the vast array of vintage Rolex dials, there are a few that truly shine, and the Shantung or mosaic dial is certainly one of them! Named after a luxurious silk fabric known for its distinctive grooves, often called the "king of silks," the Shantung dial mirrors this fine texture with irregularly patterned grooves. This example is housed in a reference 1501 OP Date in 18k yellow gold, with an engine turned bezel. We actually think this bezel acts