Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date Purple Linen Dial Ref. 1500 1980 gaskets and battery were changed

gaskets and battery were changed

is in fantastic condition and has a clasp stamped ‘DT10’ and slid endlinks

which highlight that the chatons holding the diamonds are 18kt gold

this unique time witness was peak technology back then

Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date Purple Linen Dial Ref. 1500 1980 gaskets and battery were changedThe Rolex OP Date reference 1500 is a cool 34mm watch that has become more of a focus with collectors over the past years, especially when it has a special twist like this example! Already a rare feature would be a linen (or sometimes referred to as mosaic) dial on these, most commonly seen in silver or champagne color, but this fella was born with a blue versionand it turned purple through the years. How cool is that?! Furthermore, on the dial is