Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 98

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1500, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, GIVEN TO PLAYERS OF THE FAIRPLAY CUP AT THE 1968 GRENOBLE WINTER OLYMPICS, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 6,000 - 10,000

HKD 52,000 - 87,000 / USD 6,700 - 11,100 / EUR 6,200 - 10,200

Sold: CHF 6,250

A fine and rare, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with date given to the winners of the FairPlay Cup


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model Oyster Perpetual Date

Reference 1500

Year circa 1967

Case No. 1456502

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet (7205/57) dated 68, approx. overall length 157 mm.

Diameter 35

Caliber 1570, 26 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, hockey puck, French "Olympic" stamps , postcard, red chronometer seal, blank hang tag

Notes

Organised in Grenoble in 1968, the Ice Hockey discipline held a very special place that year as not only was the discipline rewarded by an Olympic title but it also served as the European and World championships combined, what a unique opportunity and motivation for all the teams involved. As a partner of the events, Rolex launched the FairPlay Cup in 1963 to rewards the team and the players that had the least penalties and were rewarded with a Rolex Datejust with a specially engraved caseback and its most unusual accessories such as the Hockey Rink box and the puck. Only a handful of these have appeared on the market and offer a rare glimpse into the world of Rolex sponsorship.

Provenance

Property of a European Collector