ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Reference 1501, circa 1978 Mixed steel watch with automatic movement. Round case, fluted bezel and crown, screwed caseback. Silver dial, applied baton hour markers, straight hands, straight center second hand, date window at 3 o'clock. Steel "Oyster plié" bracelet (3 - 72), steel folding clasp. Case, dial and movement signed. Movement: mechanical with automatic winding. Case number: 2.780.026 Diameter : 34 mm - Length of the strap : 20 cm (Good condition, bracelet very distended, the watch works during the expertise but without guarantee in time, a revision of use is necessary).

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