Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Tropical Gilt Dial with Original Chronometer Paper 15/14 the design never really took

the design never really took off at the time—likely because square cases were more difficult to waterproof

The model name "Milgauss" is derived from the magnetic flux density of 1

- Mother of pearl sub dial rings

2 mm thick

The 36mm steel case is in excellent condition and the case back has all the correct markings for such a watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Tropical Gilt Dial with Original Chronometer Paper 15/14 the design never really tookWeve 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