Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne | 34mm | Turquoise Dial | Pink Details | Custom Leather Strap
A truly unique and vibrant re-imagining of a classic Rolex, this Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 has been artfully customised by La Californienne, the Los Angeles-based atelier renowned for transforming vintage luxury watches into colourful works of wearable art. Dated to 1968 by the serial number.
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference: 1500
Customiser: La Californienne (Los Angeles, USA)
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Refinished turquoise blue with pink date window and pink seconds hand
Hour Markers: Silver baton markers
Movement: Automatic Rolex calibre (original movement retained)
Strap: Original La Californienne leather strap — brown with pink racing stripes, signed
Condition: Excellent overall — showing minimal wear, running well. Some minor flaking to the dial but left untouched and original.
Water Resist
...ance: Not guaranteed due to vintage age and modifications
About La Californienne
Founded in Los Angeles in 2016 by Courtney Ormond and Leszek Garwacki, La Californienne is celebrated for breathing new life into classic timepieces from brands such as Rolex and Cartier. Each watch undergoes a complete transformation — from hand-painted dials to vibrant leather straps — resulting in a distinctive, sun-washed aesthetic inspired by the California coastline and vintage surf culture.
Their process often includes:
Repainting or refinishing dials in bold colour palettes
Customising bezels, crystals, or hands
Fitting artisan-made coloured straps
Each creation is both a collector’s conversation piece and a celebration of individuality.
What’s Included
The customised Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500
Original La Californienne signed strap
12-month in-house mechanical guarantee
Insured next-day UK delivery or collection from Mayfair
Our View
A La Californienne creation takes the timeless Rolex Oyster and gives it a fresh, Californian twist — playful yet luxurious, classic yet modern. This turquoise and pink configuration is among the most desirable colourways, combining artistic craftsmanship with horological heritage. A perfect choice for collectors and style-forward enthusiasts & alike.
Our in house watchmaker personally inspects every watch & only once a watch meets our high inspection standards is it ready for sale, All watches are sold with a 12 month guarantee.
Free next day UK delivery, fully insured. Worldwide fast shipping.Internal Reference: CHW6568
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1178866
Dateline of this antique is 1960
Height is 3.4cm (1.3inches)Width is 3.4cm (1.3inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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