The Rolex Date reference 1501 is a 34mm timepiece in Steel PVD presented in used condition, with a Custom Sunset Stick dial, Engine Turned bezel, Painted LTHR bracelet, dated circa 1959. This piece is customized — aftermarket-modified (setting or dial added outside the manufacturer); not original factory condition. Every watch is inspected and authenticated by our specialists before it is offered, so you can buy with confidence.
Smaller and simpler than its Datejust sibling, the Date strips away the Cyclops and settles into a 34mm case that suits most wrists. Ladies' variants like ref. 6917 measure 26mm. Prioritize original, unpolished cases, undamaged dials, and a matching-serial bracelet. Sigma-dial and tropical-dial examples draw specialist premiums. Our authentication covers these points, so you can buy with confidence rather than guesswork. Read the full Date buying guide ›
Few names carry the recognition of Rolex, the benchmark by which most mechanical watches are measured. Established in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, the Geneva manufacture earned its standing through waterproofing, self-winding movements, and Date displays. When a reference reaches us, we authenticate the Oyster case and Perpetual movement before it goes on sale. Demand outpaces supply here, and steel sports models routinely command premiums on the secondary market. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 1501
Customized — aftermarket-modified. Diamond setting or dial added outside the manufacturer; not original factory condition.
A 34mm Steel PVD Rolex Date with a Custom Sunset Stick dial, Engine Turned bezel, circa 1959 — authenticated and ready to wear. Carries an aftermarket diamond setting — not original factory condition.
