Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023

LOT 73

ROLEX, REF. 1500, DATE, STEEL

HKD 50,000 - 100,000

USD 6,400 - 12,800 / CHF 5,800 - 11,500 / EUR 6,000 - 11,900

Sold: HKD 57,500

A fine and very rare, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch, gloss black gilt dial with Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signature, date at 3 and screwed case back.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Date

Reference 1500

Year circa 1963

Movement No. D22611

Case No. 858770

Bracelet stainless steel riveted bracelet 7205 with 57 endlinks, approx. 170mm

Diameter 34mm.

Caliber 1560

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Rolex watches with the signature of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, foreign minister of Kuwait are extremely rare, in fact only 3 others have appeared on the market all with different references.