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

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

as designated on the case back “E

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

Jumping the hours forwards and backwards using the pushers is easy and the feeling of quality that Patek has achieved when performing this is unrivaled

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