Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 1988 ) and has a lovely

) and has a lovely summery pale grey soleil dial in beautiful condition

The fat font bezel insert has faded to a dark grey colour that looks so good on this watch

is in fantastic tight condition and has a clasp stamped ‘CL 6’ and solid endlinks

as designated on the case back “E

features painted black Roman numerals and is signed PARIS

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 1988 ) and has a lovelyAmong 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