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This is a humble watch from Rolex...
A little ref 1501 model Date which shares its design with its "big brother" the famous and classic Datejust, except this model has a 34 mm case.
This watch is from 1968 and is a cute watch which is very enjoyable and charming on the wrist with its original riveted Oyster bracelet and a heavy patina dial and a bezel which reminds me a variant used in early bubblebacks.
This modest watch in particular has an special collector interest in my personal case as it was originally retailed by the International well known local jewlery and watch shop Ricciardi of Buenos Aires.
Rolex timepieces retailed by Ricciardi got an special serial number under one of its lugs and it was registered in their shop books as well as in the sale papers together with the Rolex serial number.
I can' t say for sure if this tiny number was stamped in Rolex or in the Jewlery shop, but I feel this procedure was an exclusivity of this local retailer which was the main local agent of Rolex in Argentina in the 1950's through 80's and also agent for many other prestigious watch brands like Patek.
Hope you'll like the watch and enjoy the photos!
Cordial regards, Abel
Super tiny propietary number on lug...
This message has been edited by Subexplorer on 2016-04-11 14:26:07
This is a humble watch from Rolex...
A little ref 1501 model Date which shares its design with its "big brother" the famous and classic Datejust, except this model has a 34 mm case. This watch is from 1968 and is a cute watch which is very enjoyable and charming on the wrist with its origina...
One of my friends (who's posted here in the distant past) has precisely . . .
. . . the same reference, an inheritance from his Grandfather who acquired it in '67. Jubilee bracelet and bronze (or champagne) dial, by way of contrast; also, a different handset. Humble fare, yet ever so satisfying, as only a vintage can be! Thanks for...
Dear Art: Thank you for sharing your friend´s beautiful timepiece. I agree that only a vintage ...
... can be so satisfying and enjoyable as these old beauties are. Anyway I must tell you that your friend´s watch is a TOG or Turn O Graph reference 1625 which is part of the Datejust line and got a 36 mm case. TOG is a model which doesn´t receive the att...
You're right, of course, Abel - Marc's is a TOG . . .
. . . with rotating bezel. Similar, but not the same! Best, Art
Love those old warm vintage Rolex's.
It has a look that only true vintage Rolex enthusiasts enjoy--. This is not a knock on anyone else.. Enjoy in good health.
Bravo, Abel. This one has a lot of charm and character. And...
Ricciardi is the cherry on the cake! Un abrazo, Nicolas
Thank you my amigo Nicolas! So happy to know you like this ...
... little oldie! Yes, agree with you about the Ricciardi name being the cherry of the cake. As a matter of fact I decided to buy it just because it came with box and papers with the Ricciardi seal as well as the special lug number. A collector´s item for...
A great vintage Rolex you mean !
nice dial patina, lovely hands a sexy thunderbird bezel. I love it !
Thank you Jeff! Agree with you that the T Bird of Art´s friend is so...
... lovely and sexy! I love TOG/T Birds so much!! Cordial regards, Abel.
really nice!
many of the "humble" ones are my favourite rolex despite of the crazy dilema between 36mm vs 34mm, and the 2mm difference! Collecting some times has a sort of a crazy side! I will post soon some of the new humble pieces (34mm) I got during the last year. ...
Thank you my friend Francis! I look forward...
... to your post! I'm sure I will enjoy your collection so much!!
Super pics of a superb Rollie !.. & also what a nice coincidence !.. Have got the black sister to yours..
Mine is from 1976 and resembles my first real "top class" watch. Black dial, same bezel, just Jubilé bracelet. ..This is my "life watch": has been everywhere with me: from sea to skiing, from desert to mountains, from casual camping to luxurious hotels, f...
Thanks for sharing your beauty dear Hs!!
Beautiful dial and so charming with Jubilee! A great all around watch! Cheers my friend !!