Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 595

Rolex ReF. 1500 Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 3220050, Ref. 1500. Made in 1971. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

CHF 1,000 - 1,600

USD 1,000 - 1,600 / EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Brushed blue with applied faceted baton indexes, outer minute/second division, aperture for the date. Baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 150 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-53-04

Good

Reprinted

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