Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Watch - 34mm Automatic Stainless Steel (1978)
Unique piece · Selected by Atelier Victor
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Shipping from Europe. Outside Europe, taxes and customs duties may apply and will remain the responsibility of the buyer.
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Revised movement & guaranteed 1 year
Complimentary international shipping
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 (1978)
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is a pre-owned Rolex watch made in 1978 under reference 1500. This vintage iconic timepiece features a 34mm Oyster case in steel, topped with a smooth bezel. Its original light silver dial displays an aged patina, enhanced by period luminous plots in tritium. Powered by the in-house calibre 1570, a certified chronometer certified by COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), this automatic watch ensures mechanical operating accuracy. With its balanced proportions, this model is an timeless men’s watch or a timeless women’s watch, mounted on its original Rolex Oyster steel bracelet (ref. 78350). Buying this timepiece lets you add a collector’s luxury watch to the sporty-chic DNA of your selection.
Why buy this piece now?
- Classic reference 1500 with 34mm Oyster case and smooth bezel.
- Calibre 1570 chronometer-certified movement (COSC), guaranteeing high mechanical quality.
- Original silver dial with tritium markers sought after by collectors.
Discover also our collection of vintage Rolex watches.
Technical Features
- Brand : Rolex
- Model : Oyster Perpetual Date
- Reference : 1500
- Estimated year : 1978 (Serial number 54xxxxx)
- Gender : Men, Women
- Movement : Automatic, Rolex calibre 1570 (COSC-certified chronometer)
- Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds, date, screw-down crown
- Case : Steel (steel caseback)
- Bezel : Smooth steel
- Dimensions : 34mm (37.7mm with crown)
- End-to-end : 42.7mm
- Thickness : 12.4mm
- Lug width : 19mm
- Crown : Screw-down, original
- Dial : Patinated silver dial with original tritium plots
- Hands : Gilded, original
- Crystal : Acrylic with cyclops magnifier (Condition 9/10)
- Bracelet : Original Rolex Oyster steel bracelet ref. 78350 (endlinks 557) (Size 17-17.5cm)
- Buckle : Deployant, original
Condition and Warranty
- Overall condition : Excellent overall condition; the watch has probably been polished
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical : Inspected movement and 12-month warranty
- Included : Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective display case (sold without original box and papers)
Worn on a 17.5cm wrist
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being sold: authenticity, component conformity, identification of any modifications or replacement of original parts.
If elements have been replaced (dial, hands, crown, bracelet), it is indicated in the product sheet.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your purchase invoice Atelier Victor certifies the origin and conformity of the piece.
We accept several payment methods:
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Bank transfer (EUR, USD, AED)
- Crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. An exchange fee of approximately 3% may apply.
A transaction fee of approximately 5% applies to card and PayPal payments. To avoid these, prefer bank transfer.
The bracelet doesn't suit you? We can replace it before shipping upon request.
International Delivery
Shipping within 48-72 business hours. Delivery in 2 to 6 days depending on the destination. Each shipment is insured and requires a signature upon receipt.
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense.
Return Deadline
You have 14 days after receipt to return an item. The item must be returned in its original condition, with all accessories, boxes, and documents provided.
Costs at Your Expense
- Return and import fees
- Initial delivery fees
- Bank transaction fees (~5%)
To avoid transaction fees, prefer bank transfer.
In-Person Purchases
Items handed over in person cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.
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