{"product_id":"oyster-perpetual-date-tropical-wood-dial-as06924","title":"Oyster Perpetual Date 'Tropical Wood' Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen it comes to \"budget\" Rolex, there are few watches more attractive than an Oyster Perpetual - and t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe Oyster Perpetuals of the 1960s and 1970s remain some of Rolex's best-loved timepieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a non-professional Rolex model, the Oyster Perpetual line is arguably overlooked by collectors today, despite being the most 'pure' successor to the original waterproof Oyster-cased Rolexes from the last century. All it takes is a strap change to transform this watch go a tuxedo accoutrement to a field watch or BBQ grill timer. When you factor in that they have been made available in a broad variety of fun dial color configurations, the appeal grows even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular watch, a Reference 1500, dates to circa 1968 and features a 34mm stainless steel oyster case with 'holey' lugs, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea polished stainless steel bezel, and an absolutely mesmerizing gloss black Tritium dial that has changed to a gorgeous \u003cem\u003ewooden \u003c\/em\u003eTropicalization with applied indices and a matching stick handset. Fitted to a matching\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eOyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp, this charming piece is everything you need and nothing you don't in a vintage timepiece, with some added uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese timepieces are incredibly versatile for everyday use, and can easily be dressed-up for formal occasions or dressed-down and worn as a sporty everyday companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40031279906903,"sku":"40922044","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS06924_4092044_ROLEX_OYSTERPERPETUAL_1500-6.jpg?v=1668522765","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/oyster-perpetual-date-tropical-wood-dial-as06924","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}