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1969 Rolex 1500

Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Ref. 1500
Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Ref. 1500

Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Ref. 1500

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Ref. 1500 is a quintessential example of Rolex’s enduring mid-century design language, blending understated sophistication with exceptional mechanical cra...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Ref. 1500
Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Ref. 1500

Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Ref. 1500

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Vintage 1969 Rolex Date Ref. 1500 is a quintessential example of Rolex’s enduring mid-century design language, blending understated sophistication with exceptional mechanical cra...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Steel Blue Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Steel Blue Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Steel Blue Dial Auto 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Key Specs Reference: 1500 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1969 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: Smooth Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet Length: Fits 7-7.75in Dial: Vertical Br...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500

Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA773
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA773

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA773

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 all-stainless steel Date automatic, c.1967, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmake...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Automatic RA773B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Automatic RA773B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Automatic RA773B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1500 Date automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed trop...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel 1500 Auto Gilt Black 34mm
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel 1500 Auto Gilt Black 34mm

Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel 1500 Auto Gilt Black 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A Gilt Dial From The Mid-Century Gilt dials represent a specific moment in Rolex history, a method of production where text was printed in a warm, metallic finish. This Oyster Perpe...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k SS 1960s Mens Diamond Automatic RA742
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k SS 1960s Mens Diamond Automatic RA742

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k SS 1960s Mens Diamond Automatic RA742

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1968, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master wa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Mens 1960s 35mm 14k SS Diamond Automatic RA742B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Mens 1960s 35mm 14k SS Diamond Automatic RA742B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Mens 1960s 35mm 14k SS Diamond Automatic RA742B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dazzling classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1969
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1969

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1969

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1969 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Yellow Gold Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Newer Ro...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch

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W 0.71 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch 34MM

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Ref 1500, circa 1967
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Ref 1500, circa 1967

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Ref 1500, circa 1967

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 circa 1967. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and original blue “linen” texture dial with applied silver indexes ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial# 1.4 million circa 1966. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal and nicely refinished snow white dial with ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienn
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienn

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienn

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne 34mm Turquoise Dial Pink Details Custom Leather Strap A truly unique and vibrant re-imagining of a classic Rolex, this Oyste...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA259
Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA259

Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA259

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1969, all original.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A super cool vintage piece with which to begin your collection or add to your existing inventory of vintage novelties, offered with the original papers and at an attractive price, pa...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA199
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA199

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA199

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1965. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous unrefurbished Rolex-signed silver dial, applied indi...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 with Champagne Dial
Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 with Champagne Dial

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 with Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

14k yellow gold case, 34mm, circa 1960s, with fluted bezel. Automatic movement, 26 jewels, non-quickset date, acrylic crystal. Champagne dial with baton markers. Pre-owned.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1965, Rare Silver Dial
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1965, Rare Silver Dial

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1965, Rare Silver Dial

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date , reference 1500, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case and is fitted with a new leather strap. Of note is the rare and attractive silver dial w...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967
Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967

Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Rolex Date , reference 1500 features a gold case (34mm) with beautiful lightly patinated dial. Presented in excellent condition for its age, we date manufacture to c. 196...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G
Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G

Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous vintage classic, rare Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic with Rolex factory etched case, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gor...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA267
Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA267

Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA267

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, rare Men's solid 14k gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1968, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex-signed silve...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Date 1500 Silver Dial Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1500 Silver Dial Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1500 Silver Dial Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1500 Serial: 1280*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic ...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 1960s Automatic w Paper RA245B
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 1960s Automatic w Paper RA245B

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 1960s Automatic w Paper RA245B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, c.1969, with original paper and original stainless steel bracelet.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Model 1500 Gents Automatic Wristwatch Custom Dial
Rolex Steel Model 1500 Gents Automatic Wristwatch Custom Dial

Rolex Steel Model 1500 Gents Automatic Wristwatch Custom Dial

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1965 Rolex Date Model, Reference 1500 Gents Wrist watch, 34 MM Stainless Steel Water proof Oyster case with Smooth Bezel. Caliber 1570 26 Jewel, automatic, self winding movemen...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA566B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA566B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA566B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1969, unpolished, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA182
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA182

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA182

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1964. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous unrestored, original Role...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA205
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA205

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA205

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1964. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex-signed silve dial, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1965. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous original, unrestored Role...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Date 1500 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Silver Dial
Rolex Date 1500 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Silver Dial

Rolex Date 1500 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Silver Dial

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1500 Serial: 2349*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic, c.1960s, in pristine vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorge...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Oyster Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Oyster Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Oyster Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a classic Rolex Date reference 1500 on a rivet oyster bracelet. Complete with box and papers.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1961
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1961

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1961

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Brand: Rolex Model: Date Reference: 1500 Year: 1961 Material: Steel Dial Color: Silvered with date aperture Dimensions: 34mm Watch Movement: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: Stainless...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1969 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Steel Rare Sloping Steel Bar/Baton Markers with Original Role...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Grey Dial, circa 1969
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Grey Dial, circa 1969

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Grey Dial, circa 1969

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 circa 1969.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1969
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1969

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1969

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man's Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.3 million circa 1969. 34mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1969
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1969

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1969

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial number 2.3 million circa 1969. 34mm diameter stainless steel case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500
Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500

Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Rolex is the undisputed king of watchmaking with a crown logo to match. Rolex set the standard in immaculate design and precision engineering, which were virtues dear to prolific Ger...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date Reference #: 1500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.3 million circa 1969.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1500, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Date 1500, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Date 1500, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date Reference #:1500. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Unisex Automatic Watch Grey Dial Stainless 34mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchF...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date Reference #: 1500. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 34 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date Reference #: 1500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500

ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref 1500, serial 552,XXX, circa 1960. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and very pleasing warmly patinaed original dial with stylized ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1968
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1968

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1968

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref# 1500 serial #2.5 million circa 1968. Featuring a 34mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal and mint condition ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 circa 1962
ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 circa 1962

ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 circa 1962

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Date ref # 1500 34mm smooth bezel serial #941,xxx circa 1962 with antique white dial with gold applied indexes and baton hands. Self winding calibre 157...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

ROLEX Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 "Peppermint" Dial
ROLEX Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 "Peppermint" Dial

ROLEX Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 "Peppermint" Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.1 million circa 1968. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and custom colored Peppermint Stick dial with applied silver indexes and...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 man's 34mm diameter Oyster case with super sharp condition fluted bezel and very beautiful original dial that has naturally patin...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, circa 1965. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and custom colored cobalt blue dial with gold indexes and gold bat...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 1500 circa 1970's
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 1500 circa 1970's

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 1500 circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1005 circa 1970's retailed by Tiffany & Co. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and original champagne dial with applied gold indexes and gold bato...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.7 million circa 1968. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Original white dial with applied silve...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500 serial number 1.5 million circa 1967. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. With original matte si...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial #715,xxx circa 1961. 34mm diameter man’s size model with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Beautifully restored rose dial wi...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial no 1.3 million circa 1966. 34mm diameter case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original silver satin dial with appli...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1966
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1966

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1966

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1966 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with Applied White Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster B...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Automatic with Oyster Band . Reference 1500. Circa 1966. Smooth Steel Bezel. Blue Dial Rolex refurbished. Serial number 1922xxx. Excelle...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.2 million circa 1966. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel. Very pleasing custom colored Buttered Popcorn dial with applied silver ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.2 million circa 1966. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel. Very pleasing custom colored Buttered Popcorn dial with applied silver ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band
Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band

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W 0.75 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.34 in L 6.97 in

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band 34MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 760,XXX, circa 1961. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and warmly patinaed original silvered satin...

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Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1967

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By Rolex

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 1.1 million, circa 1965. 34mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Beautiful c...

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 14 Karat YG, circa 1966

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 14 Karat YG, circa 1966

By Rolex

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.8 million circa 1966. 34mm diameter case with 14K YG fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original champagne dial with applied gold ind...

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1969 Rolex 1500 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1969 rolex 1500 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 14k Gold. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1969 rolex 1500, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1969 Rolex 1500?

Prices for a 1969 rolex 1500 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $12,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,388.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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