Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Hong Kong, Mar 18, 2017
ROLEX DATE REF. 1501 STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date, case No.1772448, Ref. 1501. Made circa 1968. Fine and rare, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date.
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated engine-turned bezel. Black with applied faceted steel indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal.1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws, adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free sprung over-coiled balance spring.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |