Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 purple - Black countdown bezel

- Black countdown bezel

Blom May 22

- Original crown and glass included

The Tudor Submariner came out of the shadows of its older brother many years ago and is now a serious collectible watch in its own right

with clasp stamped ‘E’ and 555 endlinks

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 purple - Black countdown bezelAmong 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