ROLEX, 14K DATE WITH JB CHAMPION BRACELET, REF. 1500Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 5,625
Estimate
USD 5,000 - USD 8,000
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Closed: 12 Jul 2018
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ROLEX, 14K DATE WITH JB CHAMPION BRACELET, REF. 1500
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Lot Essay
Here we have a Rolex Date reference 1500 from 1966 cased in 14k gold with a matching 14k gold bracelet. The overall watch has a beautiful almost champagne-ish tone, giving this watch a nice aesthetic. We can tell this watch was made specifically for the US market because of the case and bracelet in 14k gold as well as the movement being stamped, "ROW" which is a US import mark for Rolex. Furthermore, the "big logo" bracelet was made in the USA by JB Champion and is stamped, "JB 14k USA." Due to the size, this model would be suitable for a man or woman's wrist.
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The case is in good condition with light scratches throughout and some small nicks. The case has developed a light patina. The 5 and 11 o'clock lugs have small nicks to the inside edges. The back of the lugs show signs of wear. The case back has light scratches throughout. The inside of the case back is stamped "1503." The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The movement is stamped "ROW." The numbers between the lugs are visible, but not crisp. There is a scratch between the 12 o'clock lugs. The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original. The luminous material at the hour markers and hands has darkened with age. The hands and hour markers have developed a light patina. The bracelet has light scratches throughout and has developed a light patina. The bracelet is stamped "JB" and "14 KT U.S.A." The bracelet has stretch. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
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ROLEX, 14K DATE WITH JB CHAMPION BRACELET, REF. 1500Estimate: USD 5,000 - 8,000
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