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Rolex 1501

Oyster Perpetual Date

1960 –1977

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Estimated fair market values. Actual prices vary by condition, completeness, and seller.

New / Like New / Full Kit
$3,472 – $3,995
high confidence
Excellent / Pre-Owned
$3,073 – $3,535
high confidence
Used / Watch Only
$2,842 – $3,157
high confidence
Fair Market Value
$3,304
Blended estimate for excellent condition

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DateConditionAsking Pricevs MarketDeal
May 9Good$2,999-6%fair
Apr 17$3,650+14%fair
Apr 13Used$3,836+20%overpriced
Apr 12Good$3,999+25%overpriced
Mar 26Good$3,250+2%overpriced
Mar 13Good$2,900-9%great
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The Rolex Date ref. 1501 represents a classic iteration of Rolex's date-displaying watches from the 1960s. It features a modest 34mm case size with an engine-turned bezel, making it more understated than its Datejust siblings while maintaining the characteristic Rolex quality and reliability.

Specifications
Case Diameter 34 mm
Case Material stainless steel
Case Shape round
Case Back screw_down
Lug Width 19 mm
Water Resistance 100m
Crystal acrylic
Bezel Type engine_turned
Bezel Material stainless steel
Dial Color silver
Dial Indexes applied
Dial Hands stick
Bracelet/Strap oyster
Bracelet Material stainless steel
Clasp fold_over
Complications date
Movement
Movement Calibre 1570
Type automatic
Power Reserve 48 hours
Frequency 19,800 vph
Jewels 26
Certification COSC
Functions hours, minutes, seconds, date

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