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watchstuff · 8 September 2012, 11:24 PM

Hi All,

Starting looking at vintage pieces and starting off small to begin with. Have seen this model, I believe it's 1500, automatic, blue dial, no quickset date. Supposed to date to the 1970's.

Just a couple queries:
1. The dial looks "vintage" to me, but am worried about the marks at 6pm/7pm, is that rust?
2. Also does anyone have this blue dial, it looks dark navy blue to me, was there a lighter blue available, but maybe it's just the photo?
3. Any other info on this model?

Any tips appreciated.
Cheers.

gregorpal · 9 September 2012, 09:39 AM

yes, it is a ref 1500. dial is ok, OT swiss OT indicates 1972/1973. bracelet is ok for that period. Looks nice but more pics will help. How much are they asking for it?

Mickey® · 9 September 2012, 09:51 AM

Yeah HOW MUCH?

Kiwinz · 9 September 2012, 10:30 AM

I sold one exactly like this a while ago, what You see between the 6 and 7 marker is paint chipped off on the dial edge.

Be great, as mentioned, to know the price?

The one I sold on behalf went for 2K NZ.

Rikki · 9 September 2012, 11:18 AM

Paint missing from edge of dial as Kiwinz stated. Rikki

joe100 · 9 September 2012, 03:05 PM

Price and more pics are needed

watchstuff · 9 September 2012, 04:27 PM

Thanks, have attached a closer pic.
Kiwinz - is the dial more navy rather then light blue?
Seller thinks it dates to 1970's but I should able to ask for the first 4 digits of the serial number to date it correctly I presume?
Asking price works out to 2,393.42USD using xe.com to convert - expensive? - a 2002 model would probably cost the same but lack some of the history.

This is all part of the detective work and fun when chasing vintage models

joe100 · 9 September 2012, 04:56 PM

Pricey....and you will need the whole serial for an approximate date. I'd pass.

Kiwinz · 9 September 2012, 05:21 PM

To be honest, I would pass as well.
Too pricy, as the dial has chipped and also I found the watch quite small with 34mm, same with the 19mm Oyster which tapered down to a rather small clasp.
The guy who has the 1500 I sold changed the watch to a Explorer 1 look [ dial/hands changed and Cyclops removed] now, and that I must admit looked sharp.

Darlinboy · 9 September 2012, 09:20 PM

There are nicer examples out there, for less money. Keep looking, that's half the fun!

jackpine89salem · 9 September 2012, 10:50 PM

I just purchased this dial few days ago!!

Vincent65 · 9 September 2012, 11:03 PM

I wouldn't

joe100 · 9 September 2012, 11:23 PM

The size doesn't put me off. 34mm is surprisingly comfortable and wears very well.

However, the chipped dial and high price do put me off. Cheaper, better examples of the 1500 can be had. Patience is key

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watchstuff · 10 September 2012, 04:00 AM

Thanks everyone for their input, will continue my search unless the price is right.
Didn't realise it was a chip, looks like some uncareful work must have been done with the dial in the past, would be impossible to chip whilst wearing it I guess.

Thanks again. Cheers.

kjeehoe · 10 September 2012, 01:44 PM

i paid mine about $1,500 for the 1500 that's similar to yours! a 1973 date

joe100 · 10 September 2012, 01:53 PM

$1500 is a good price for an OP/OPD/AK

8 September 2012, 11:24 PM	#1
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Opinions on this 1500, first foray into vintage?? Hi All, Starting looking at vintage pieces and starting off small to begin with. Have seen this model, I believe it's 1500, automatic, blue dial, no quickset date. Supposed to date to the 1970's. Just a couple queries: 1. The dial looks "vintage" to me, but am worried about the marks at 6pm/7pm, is that rust? 2. Also does anyone have this blue dial, it looks dark navy blue to me, was there a lighter blue available, but maybe it's just the photo? 3. Any other info on this model? Any tips appreciated. Cheers. Attached Images

9 September 2012, 11:18 AM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Paint missing from edge of dial as Kiwinz stated. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

9 September 2012, 03:05 PM	#6
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	Price and more pics are needed __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

9 September 2012, 04:27 PM	#7
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Thanks, have attached a closer pic. Kiwinz - is the dial more navy rather then light blue? Seller thinks it dates to 1970's but I should able to ask for the first 4 digits of the serial number to date it correctly I presume? Asking price works out to 2,393.42USD using xe.com to convert - expensive? - a 2002 model would probably cost the same but lack some of the history. This is all part of the detective work and fun when chasing vintage models Attached Images

9 September 2012, 04:56 PM	#8
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	Pricey....and you will need the whole serial for an approximate date. I'd pass. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

9 September 2012, 09:39 AM	#2
gregorpal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Myplaceintheworld Posts: 360	yes, it is a ref 1500. dial is ok, OT swiss OT indicates 1972/1973. bracelet is ok for that period. Looks nice but more pics will help. How much are they asking for it?

9 September 2012, 09:51 AM	#3
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Yeah HOW MUCH?

9 September 2012, 10:30 AM	#4
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	I sold one exactly like this a while ago, what You see between the 6 and 7 marker is paint chipped off on the dial edge. Be great, as mentioned, to know the price? The one I sold on behalf went for 2K NZ.

9 September 2012, 05:21 PM	#9
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	To be honest, I would pass as well. Too pricy, as the dial has chipped and also I found the watch quite small with 34mm, same with the 19mm Oyster which tapered down to a rather small clasp. The guy who has the 1500 I sold changed the watch to a Explorer 1 look [ dial/hands changed and Cyclops removed] now, and that I must admit looked sharp.

9 September 2012, 09:20 PM	#10
Darlinboy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	There are nicer examples out there, for less money. Keep looking, that's half the fun! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

9 September 2012, 10:50 PM	#11
jackpine89salem "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Taiwan Posts: 21	I just purchased this dial few days ago!!

9 September 2012, 11:03 PM	#12
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I wouldn't

9 September 2012, 11:23 PM	#13
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	The size doesn't put me off. 34mm is surprisingly comfortable and wears very well. However, the chipped dial and high price do put me off. Cheaper, better examples of the 1500 can be had. Patience is key Sent from my  using Tapatalk __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

10 September 2012, 04:00 AM	#14
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Thanks everyone for their input, will continue my search unless the price is right. Didn't realise it was a chip, looks like some uncareful work must have been done with the dial in the past, would be impossible to chip whilst wearing it I guess. Thanks again. Cheers.

10 September 2012, 01:44 PM	#15
kjeehoe Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 18	i paid mine about $1,500 for the 1500 that's similar to yours! a 1973 date Attached Images

10 September 2012, 01:53 PM	#16
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,847	$1500 is a good price for an OP/OPD/AK __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

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