Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Tropical Gilt Dial with Original Chronometer Paper envelope Most of the text and

Most of the text and chapter ring on this dial are a gold colour – hence the term gilt

The large size 29

- Black tachymeter bezel

This fine Annual Calendar is fitted with its original Patek Philippe leather strap and an 18k rose gold Patek folding clasp

Serene Beauty

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Tropical Gilt Dial with Original Chronometer Paper envelope Most of the text andWeve always had a soft spot for early Rolex watches with so called gilt dials. These dials feature a mirror like finish and gold colored text, created through a complex and labor intensive process. The term gilt refers to the gold tone printing on the dial not actual gold leaf, but the underlying brass dial plate revealed after the black lacquer is applied and carefully etched away. Because of this intricate and costly production method, gilt dials