***The watch can be shipped from the EU optionally for a small additional fee. Please contact the seller after purchase. Reference 1505 is an unusual Rolex Date model with a milled and fluted gold bezel and crown. This version of the model features a highly distinctive dial [face] with a number of rare features. The dial has a rich metallic yellow tone, vertical satin finish which is quite different in appearance from the sunburst patterned satin finishes of other dials produced during this period. The applied gold coloured numerals have a square appearance but on closer inspection are surprisingly deep, with a pronounced wedge shaped surface. This design feature means that the minute hand is especially designed in a shorter length than those seen on standard Oyster Date models from the 1500 series. Without this shorter length, the minute hand would not have enough clearance above the highly raised numerals and below the crystal; furthermore, in order to retain the correct proportions to the minute hand, the hour hand is also designed to be slightly shorter in length. These features also mean that the printed minute tracking is exaggerated in length to allow the shorter minute hand to reach the divisions which would otherwise be too far to the edge of the dial. The shape and depth of the numerals exaggerate the three-dimensional appearance of the dial and the play of light across their surface lends them an added vibrancy. Brand : Rolex Case size: 36mm including the crown. Collection : Oyster Perpetual Model : Oyster Perpetual Date Reference : Rolex - 1505 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1970's Movement : Automatic Caliber : 1570 Case material : Gold and stainless steel Dial color : Gold Clasp type : Folding clasp No box or documents. - Photos are part of the description. - The pictures belong to the watch you are bidding on. - Shipping via FedEx or UPS. - Please note that VAT costs are the responsibility of the buyer and customs import duties and taxes are not included in the item price.