Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 323
ROLEX REF. 1500 IRAQI EAGLE Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date, case No. 1769811, Ref. 1500. Made in 1968. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve
HKD 18,000 - 28,000
USD 2,300 - 3,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,800
Sold: HKD 15,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with Iraqi eagle, applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions and aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |