Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 22/22 but it has largely faded

but it has largely faded into obscurity today

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

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The case is fantastic and engine turned bezel is still well defined with good reeded sections

The all-steel version of the venerable Cartier line houses a very rare and desirable burgundy coloured

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 22/22 but it has largely fadedAmong 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