Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007

LOT 21

"Stainless Steel Ref. 1530" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1530. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and an integral stainless steel Rolex link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and warranty (now void).

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,080

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Two-tone silver with applied steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel "baton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodiumplated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original