FS: "Saigon Special" 1966 Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Date (Ref. 1501) With Box and Double Punched Papers

Offered at $3,500 USD We are always open to offers and trades. Please feel free to contact us at [email]info@craftandtailored.com[/email] or by calling (213) 293-0555

This unique and somewhat rare piece would make a great start for a new vintage collector. This watch was originally sold at a Saigon U.S. military PX and is accompanied by its original punched warranty papers, punched chronometer certificate and original box.

SPECS

Stock # RLXOP1501-66
Brand Rolex
Style Oyster-Perpetual Date
Model 1501
Serial 13XXXX
Size Men's
Material SS
Dial Silver
Millimeters 34
Bracelet Rolex 7205 Oyster Rivet Bracelet W/ 57 End Pieces

CASE & BRACELET

The case retains very thick lugs that are even in presence and shows light wear from use. The stainless steel engine turned bezel remains in original unpolished condition showing very light wear from use. The Rolex 7205 Oyster rivet bracelet with 57 end pieces is in excellent condition for its age, remaining unpolished and exhibiting very little stretch.

DIAL & HANDS

The wonderful silver dial is in excellent condition, showing no scratching or discoloration. The original tritium lume plots exhibit some degradation under U.V. light inspection and the 5 and 6 o'clock plots are missing. The original tritium hands show light oxidation which is common, under U.V. light inspection the lume shows no degradation. The silver date wheel is era correct with open 6's and 9's.

ACCESSORIES

Watch comes complete with its original inner box, punched warranty papers, punched chronometer certificate and chronometer hang tag. Watch is running at spec, previous service history is unknown.

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