1961 Rolex Date Ref: 1500 Silver Cream Dial
1961 Rolex Date Ref: 1500 Silver Cream Dial
Inventory 1049
Brand Rolex
Style Date
Model 1500
Serial 659,XXX
Dial Silver Cream
Material Stainless Steel
Case (mm) 34
This watch is running at COSC spec.
Case
Excellent condition case that has wear from use but retains think and well defined lugs. There is some pitting where the caseback attaches to the case. The watch does pass pressure test to 10m.
The caseback is stamped: 1500 I.61
Bezel/Insert
Excellent and sharp condition smooth bezel with wear from use.
Dial
Excellent 'Swiss' only silver cream dial with a variation of stick markers. The dial has very light aging at the 6 o'clock edge. Comes with correct open 6 and 9 date disc. The original lume is completely intact and has aged to a dark orange patina.
Hands
Excellent original Rolex 'dauphine' hands with lume that has aged to matte the lume on the dial. Comes with the blue seconds hand with wear from age.
Bracelet/Strap
Very nice 'Swiss Made' rivet bracelet with 11 links and 57 end pieces. The bracelet has average stretch for its age. The clasp is stamped: 2 61
Accessories
This watch comes with only the watch as shown in the photos.