Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 22/22 The accompanying bracelet is a

The accompanying bracelet is a stretch rivet Oyster reference 6636 in great condition with 80 endlinks and a clasp stamped ‘3 69’

but it has largely faded into obscurity today

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likely due to the radium in the Arabic hours and hands and features a blue tachymeter scale and red telemeter scale

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 22/22 The accompanying bracelet is aAmong 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