Oyster Perpetual Date | 1530 | Steel size-22-x-18 The white printing used for

The white printing used for the brand name

This case metal is the earliest and rarest iteration

Collectors familiar with Roth’s work will note that this particular piece has a closed caseback

As remarked by the watchmaker

The monopusher chronograph is a complication long revered among horological aficionados

Oyster Perpetual Date | 1530 | Steel size-22-x-18 The white printing used forThis vintage, steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1530 watch from the 1970s is an excellent example of a remarkably unconventional tool watch. With its sharp, angular case and Rolex stamped, integrated bracelet, it represents the very best of the brand's ingenuity. A History of the Rolex Oyster The Rolex Oyster was first introduced in 1926, beginning its life as the first waterproof and dust proof wristwatch designed specifically for professional use.