Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 405
ROLEX REF. 1500 OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 3625241, Ref. 1500. Made circa 1973. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
HKD 13,000 - 22,000
USD 1,700 - 2,800 / CHF 1,500 - 2,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Blue with applied steel baton indexes and 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, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |