1969 Rolex Date Ref 1500 Lavender Dial B&P's

Make - Rolex

 

Model - Oyster Perpetual Date

 

Case: 35 mm

 

Reference - 1500

 

Movement: Swiss High grade, automatic

 

Bracelet - 7205 rivet, 1969

 

Accessories - Company watch case, Original box, Chronometer papers, Gurantee papers.

Dating to 1969, this superb Rolex Date reference 1500 embodies the understated brilliance of late-1960s Rolex design.

 

Housed in the classic Oyster case, this example retains its original crown, original riveted Oyster bracelet, and original tritium luminous — all details that serious collectors immediately look for. The proportions are timeless, offering that perfect vintage sweet spot on the wrist: elegant, wearable, and unmistakably Rolex.

 

What truly sets this piece apart is the dial. Originally finished in a grey sunburst tone, it has gracefully transitioned over time into a beautifully even lavender-blue hue. The colour shift is consistent across the surface, giving the watch a soft, almost ethereal character that cannot be manufactured — only earned through decades of natural ageing. Tropical and colour-shifted dials of this nature are increasingly sought after, particularly when the patina is as balanced and attractive as seen here.

 

Even more compelling is the provenance. This watch comes directly from its original owner and is accompanied by its original coffin box, chronometer certificate papers, and the original punched guarantee booklet — a rarity to find so complete today. The inclusion of a saffiano leather travel case further enhances what is already a very strong package.

 

An honest, beautifully aged 1969 Rolex Date with originality, documentation, and a dial that tells its own story. A thoroughly attractive and increasingly collectible vintage Oyster.