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Rolex - 1503 - Date - Mens
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Name1503
FamilyDate
GenderMens
MovementRolex 1575 (Details)
Years in Production1972 - 1975
Case Diameter (mm)34
MechanismAutomatic
ChronometerYes
HackingYes
Date FunctionYes
QuicksetNo
Power Reserve (Hours)42
Frequency (bph)19, 800
Jewel Count25
Case MaterialGold 14K Yellow
Bezel MaterialGold 14K Yellow
Hour MarksIndex
Date Position3 O'Clock
Crown Position3 O'Clock
Crystal MaterialAcrylic
Band TypeBracelet
Band ReplaceableYes


Notes: The gold Rolex Date will appeal to men and women luxury watch collectors of all ages, professions, and lifestyles. The Date offers a versatile case size, measuring 34mm, which will complement the wrists of men and women alike and is paired with a supple Jubilee bracelet and secure Fliplock clasp. A finish crafted from Rolex gold and paired with a matching champagne dial creates a rich style that is suitable for formal wear as well as casual and business attire. This vintage reference is an excellent option if you seek an entry-level gold Rolex watch that will stand the test of time.

The Rolex Oyster Date is often considered a cousin of the brand's iconic Datejust dress watch, offering a similar style and a smaller case measurement. Just 2mm smaller at 36mm, the Date will appeal to collectors who seek a modest dress reference. The vintage Date ref. 1503 is as classic and timeless as used Rolex watches come, hitting the market in 1979. The case is topped with a striking fluted bezel and boasts a yellow gold finish. A dial is displays the time via yellow gold indices, central sweeping hands, and the Rolex logo at 12 o'clock, giving this men's dress reference the iconic style that is often associated with the brand. Each Oyster Date is equipped with a waterproof screw-down crown and a reliable movement, ensuring that it will read true for decades.
Mechanism:
The 1575 is the date version of the 1570. Like many rolex movements the date version will be stamped with the same number as the non-date version. Hence you will see "1570" stamped into most (if not all) 1575 movements. The sure fire way to tell the difference is the presence of the date wheel.

The 1570 movement superseded the 1560, but shared the vast majority of its elements, with a few notable improvements. The 1570 marked the third generation of the 1500 series. It comes with the balance assembly Rolex p/n 8106, again with a Breguet hairspring. However, it’s with a higher frequency of 19,800 bph, or 2.75Hz.

Similarly to its predecessor, Rolex also manufactured it as a date and GMT version, the 1575, which proved the perfect companion to the Explorer II released in 1971, as well as the GMT-Master and Datejust series. As with many of the date equipped mechanism made by Rolex, the number stamped into the metal is the NON-date version. Hence in the case of the 1575, the mechanism will be stamped "1570".

Although there is no Quickset mechanism, the 1500 calibers came with the cam and jewel system. This system was able to create an instantaneous date change at midnight, still used by Rolex today.
Family Notes: The Rolex "Date" family of watches are smaller and less expensive than their cousins, the "Datejust" family. Date watches are enclosed in 34mm cases, whereas Datejust models are in 36mm cases. Furthermore, the Date models use 19mm width straps while the larger Datejust models use 20mm straps.

Being the less expensive line, new features reach the Date family only after the Datejust watches have already adapted them. For example, the Datejust family received mechanisms with Quickset date capability years before the Date models did.
Item created by: gdm on 2018-10-11 10:59:54. Last edited by gdm on 2018-10-11 11:00:29

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