Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Hong Kong, Mar 18, 2017

LOT 91

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.

HKD 10,000 - 25,000

USD 1,300 - 3,300 / CHF 1,300 - 3,300

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.


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Grading System
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