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ayecarumba · 2 September 2009, 01:59 PM

Hi all,

I gave a little TLC to my friend's heirloom Oyster Date recently. I told him this forum hosts many Ph.Ds in "Rolexology" and that perhaps someone could estimate it's worth since he asked me and I had no idea. It has been serviced and keeps good time.

It was procured by his grandfather (original owner) circa 1961. Here are some specs:
Model: 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date
Caliber: 1565 automatic
Bracelet: Oyster
Serial #: 6XXXXX (which corresponds to circa 1961 date of mfr)

As you can see from the pics it has been worn and has scratches on the case/crystal but it's overall condition is good.

I told him it's value as a family heirloom is inestimable. But after spelunking around on the web if I had to guesstimate a dollar value I'd say about $1500-2000? Barring any unforeseen defect/feature that would substantially decrease/increase it's value.

Any information or knowledgeable estimates would be appreciated.

Thanks!

--Paul

Idle Swede · 2 September 2009, 02:01 PM

Around 1K.

jerryp · 2 September 2009, 04:25 PM

like $700.00 with no oyster band.

2 September 2009, 01:59 PM	#1
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Can anyone help with an appraisal value for a 1961 Oyster Date? Hi all, I gave a little TLC to my friend's heirloom Oyster Date recently. I told him this forum hosts many Ph.Ds in "Rolexology" and that perhaps someone could estimate it's worth since he asked me and I had no idea. It has been serviced and keeps good time. It was procured by his grandfather (original owner) circa 1961. Here are some specs: Model: 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Caliber: 1565 automatic Bracelet: Oyster Serial #: 6XXXXX (which corresponds to circa 1961 date of mfr) As you can see from the pics it has been worn and has scratches on the case/crystal but it's overall condition is good. I told him it's value as a family heirloom is inestimable. But after spelunking around on the web if I had to guesstimate a dollar value I'd say about $1500-2000? Barring any unforeseen defect/feature that would substantially decrease/increase it's value. Any information or knowledgeable estimates would be appreciated. Thanks! --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

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2 September 2009, 02:01 PM	#2
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Around 1K.

2 September 2009, 04:25 PM	#3
jerryp "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 8	like $700.00 with no oyster band.

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