Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 sellable-watch dial and Valjoux 72 movement

dial and Valjoux 72 movement are all signed Minerva

A copy of the ledger page mentioning this exact watch will be included in the sale—a rare piece of documentation that further cements this watch’s historical importance

The dial features a large triangle at 12 o’clock

The lume dots are all intact and have aged to a nice rich tone that matches the hand lume perfectly

The 41mm case is strong

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in blue "Shantung "dail ref 1501/8 sellable-watch dial and Valjoux 72 movementAmong 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