Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 525
ROLEX - REF. 1501 - DATE Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 1514561, Ref. 1501. Made in 1966. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated engine-turned bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Green with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute track, 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 fi ve positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-54-02 |
Very good Service dial HANDS Service hands |