Why This Watch Matters This Rolex Date is as classic as it gets, fitted with a beautiful anthracite grey dial and a steel Jubilee bracelet. The Full Story We can't get enough of the quintessential Rolex Date. It's a truly well-proportioned watch that can be dressed up or down with ease. While there have been numerous dial colors offered throughout its life, this anthracite grey variant from the 1970s has an eye-catching neutral tone with an air of modernity compared to more conventional color options like silver and black. The lume on the dial and hands have developed an attractive, creamy patina that stands out against the grey dial. The slightly wider baton markers add extra depth to the dial as well. This Rolex Date is more than just good looking, however, as it is fitted with the robust and reliable automatic Rolex caliber 1575. To complete the Rolex aesthetics, the watch comes on a classic Jubilee bracelet that sits comfortably on the wrist. This watch was regarded as a timeless design back in 1976, and it's only gotten better with age. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: DateReference: 1500Year: 1976Case No: 4142657Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 34.5mm diameter; 11.5mm thickness Crystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Rolex automatic caliber 1575Bracelet/Strap: Rolex USA Jubilee stainless steel bracelet Lug Width: 19mmBox/Papers: Rolex presentation box, copy of service document from Rolex USA, Rolex service brochure, "Your Rolex Oyster" product literature, Rolex polishing cloth, Rolex service pouch, and Rolex international service guarantee What we Love and What You Should Know This Rolex Date is overall in very nice condition and is ready for daily wear. The case is in good condition with light scratches. The nine o'clock side of the case has a couple deeper scratches. The interiors of both sets of lugs have some marks from the bracelet. According to the Rolex service paperwork from 2014, the case and bracelet were refinished, the movement was serviced, and the crown was replaced. The anthracite dial is well-preserved without any noticeable blemishes. There is some minor loss on several of the lume plots, but its patina remains beautiful across the board. The lume on the hands is also a near match for the color of the lume plots. The bracelet is most likely a replacement and shows some stretch between the links, something that is especially common with vintage Jubilee bracelets.
