Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 Babele which features a bubble-back case

which features a bubble-back case that houses an automatic "Thick" movement

- Fully serviced by our watchmaker

with a strong case and nicely aged fluted bezel

The two-tone Oyster bracelet 7836 is in good condition with a clasp stamped ‘4 71’ and reference 280 endlinks

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 Babele which features a bubble-back caseAmong 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