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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

1940 - 1960
Sold 30 November 2025 · Chase Hattan Watches
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Description

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 Resistance: 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Declaration

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178866
Dealers Internal Reference
CHW6568
Dealers Notes

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.

Description
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.

fig 1. A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
fig 1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

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

fig 2. A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
fig 2. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

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.

fig 3. A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
fig 3. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

Water Resistance: 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.
Chase Hattan Watches

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.

fig 4. A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
fig 4. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

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.

fig 5. A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
fig 5. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

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

fig 6. A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
fig 6. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne

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.

Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Date of Manufacture

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178866
Dealers Internal Ref
CHW6568
Chase Hattan Watches
Chase Hattan Watches
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2025

Specialists in vintage, military and luxury watches

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Chase Hattan Watches Profile Page

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Archive I A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream. View II
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Archive V A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream. View V
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Archive VII A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream. View VII
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Chase Hattan Watches
Telephone 07722 352304
Location
Grays Market
Unit 177
58 Davies Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 5LP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chasehattanwatches
Verified Since Feb 2025
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 118
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A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne
Ref: SA1178866
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch featuring a vibrant turquoise dial and a striped leather strap in shades of pink, tan, and cream.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Sapphire Crystal
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsRound steel case, Date aperture with cyclops lens, Striped leather strap, Analogue hands
  • SizeH 3.4 cm (1 in) x W 3.4 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Preservation requires regular mechanical servicing by a certified horologist, avoiding exposure to extreme magnetic fields and moisture unless water-resistance seals have been professionally tested and renewed.

A custom timepiece with colourful accents serves as a striking focal point, pairing well with both minimalist tailoring and casual luxury attire to add a personalised, artistic touch to everyday ensembles.

Authentication involves examining serial and model numbers engraved between the lugs, verifying the movement calibre against factory specifications, and inspecting dial typography, case geometry, and hallmark details.

Vintage Rolex models typically feature robust stainless steel or precious metal cases, acrylic or sapphire crystals, and mechanical self-winding movements engineered with meticulous Swiss craftsmanship.

Introduced in the mid-20th century, the Oyster Perpetual line combined Rolexs pioneering waterproof Oyster case with self-winding perpetual movements, establishing a benchmark for reliability and timeless design in horology.
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