I actually think the 1501 looks better with the engine turned bezel without the cyclops. I do love the cyclops normally as it’s part of the classic Rolex look, and on my plain bezeled 1500 it’s right on- but with the engine turned the lack of cyclops seems to bring more attention to the bezel and gives it a better symmetry and makes it look sleeker.

 

My newly acquired 1501 (from tropical country ) says hello

 

Was just testing out a new camera lens, taking pics of mine - I call it Van because it looks like starry night:

 

lovely sigmas here at OF

 

Here is my tropical shantung 1003!

 

looks like tree bark , but damn when the light hits it it glows - nice

 

Don't think I have seen this post before but I remember when this was for sale (IIRC) on VRM years ago. Absolutely stunning piece.

 

That is a very cool dial!

 

That is some crazy patina!

 

I have a 1007 doing a similar thing