Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 225
ROLEX REF. 1500 OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetal, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 2826413, Ref. 1500. Made circa 1971. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a fitted box, stainless steel Rolex bracelet, Chronometer certificate and guarantee(now void).
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 2,000 / CHF 1,100 - 1,800TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 19,375
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Satiné grey, applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |