Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 438
ROLEX REF. 1500 STEEL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetal, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 2177292, Ref. 1500. Made circa 1969. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet.
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 1,900 / CHF 1,200 - 1,800
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case
back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens.
D. Satiné silver, applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots,
outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date.
Luminous steel baton hands.
M. 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.
Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.
Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |