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moneymonk · 24 January 2012, 03:48 AM

Good day, Gents-
What I believe I have here is a '68 Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500, mostly original, but you chaps definitely know better than me. I'd just like to learn a bit more about it.

What do you think about Originality, Condition, Value of the piece? I purchased it a few years back and rarely wear it.

Have a look:

Cheers!

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moneymonk · 24 January 2012, 07:26 AM

Pics:

clay1680 · 24 January 2012, 07:57 AM

Nice Pics!

Submarino · 24 January 2012, 08:43 AM

Beautiful piece!!! I had a similar Date but from 1994 that I still miss.

Andy B · 24 January 2012, 10:08 AM

I have one too, only mine has no lume. I love that dial design and the shape of the hands.

moneymonk · 24 January 2012, 12:24 PM

Thanks for looking, Andy.

Yours looks great with the leather band. I may give that a try.

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powerfunk · 24 January 2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy B

I love that dial design and the shape of the hands.

X2...love the way those fat dark hands look against the dial.

moneymonk · 25 January 2012, 02:13 AM

Thanks for looking, Submarino and Powerfunk!

Keeperoftime · 25 January 2012, 04:59 AM

Lovely, One of my favorites!

Jimmytsai531122 · 25 January 2012, 01:55 PM

Beautiful piece

moneymonk · 27 January 2012, 05:52 AM

does anyone have any inkling about what a piece like this would be worth in the market? i just dropped a handy sum on a 16610 and am considering selling the 1500 to support my habit...

Cheers!
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Keeperoftime · 27 January 2012, 06:00 AM

approx $1500-1700

TTmax · 28 January 2012, 12:09 AM

The watch looks great, but the bracelet is "strange".

The clasp shows 7835 and K6 (June 1986). It have probably been changed during a service, as 7835 arent' rivetted, and your bracelet is rivetted so it's most probably a 7205. Do you have something engraved on the bracelet ?
ie Like that :

7205 were replaced by 7835 in 1967, so probably the bracelet is original, one of the last delivered in 1968. But the clasp isn't the right one, and could be replaced to be perfect.

This is a 7205 claps:

drockadam · 28 January 2012, 01:37 AM

Oh my, that is gorgeous!!

moneymonk · 28 January 2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTmax

The watch looks great, but the bracelet is "strange".

The clasp shows 7835 and K6 (June 1986). It have probably been changed during a service, as 7835 arent' rivetted, and your bracelet is rivetted so it's most probably a 7205. Do you have something engraved on the bracelet ?

7205 were replaced by 7835 in 1967, so probably the bracelet is original, one of the last delivered in 1968. But the clasp isn't the right one, and could be replaced to be perfect.

Thanks for the great info. Exactly what i was after! I'll look for the stamp on my bracelet tonite.

any idea where i could score a 7205 clasp?

thanks again-

Cheers!

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gslaskin · 28 January 2012, 12:12 PM

I love how clean-looking these 1500s are. Here's mine. Actually now my wife's as she has commandeered it from me.

Lolay · 28 February 2012, 06:37 PM

Absolutely love it!

Andad · 28 February 2012, 07:29 PM

Very nice.

I really like the smooth bezel.

Subexplorer · 28 February 2012, 10:50 PM

Hello Moneymonk!
Beautiful 1500 you got there. It is a favorite reference of mine. A watch much under rated I feel.
Your serial number puts yours in the 1968 year of production.
You should check about the reference numbers of your bracelet, though the use of a riveted links one, is correct for the period.

I got a full gold version, as well as an stainless steel one, and just love them.
Nice little watches, very elegant, low profile, and reliable timepieces.

I wish you´ll keep enjoying it!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

24 January 2012, 03:48 AM	#1
moneymonk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV Posts: 45	My 1500 Good day, Gents- What I believe I have here is a '68 Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500, mostly original, but you chaps definitely know better than me. I'd just like to learn a bit more about it. What do you think about Originality, Condition, Value of the piece? I purchased it a few years back and rarely wear it. Have a look: Cheers! mm

24 January 2012, 07:26 AM	#2
moneymonk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV Posts: 45	Pics: Last edited by moneymonk; 24 January 2012 at 07:55 AM.. Reason: learning curve

24 January 2012, 07:57 AM	#3
clay1680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Clay Location: Chicago Posts: 136	Nice Pics! __________________ 1680 Submariner 5.0M 16013 Datejust 7.1M 16613 Submariner "Y" 16710 GMT "Z" '73 Speedy Pro

24 January 2012, 08:43 AM	#4
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Beautiful piece!!! I had a similar Date but from 1994 that I still miss. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

25 January 2012, 04:59 AM	#9
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Lovely, One of my favorites! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

24 January 2012, 12:24 PM	#6
moneymonk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV Posts: 45	Thanks for looking, Andy. Yours looks great with the leather band. I may give that a try. mm

25 January 2012, 02:13 AM	#8
moneymonk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV Posts: 45	Thanks for looking, Submarino and Powerfunk!

25 January 2012, 01:55 PM	#10
Jimmytsai531122 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 103	Beautiful piece

27 January 2012, 05:52 AM	#11
moneymonk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV Posts: 45	does anyone have any inkling about what a piece like this would be worth in the market? i just dropped a handy sum on a 16610 and am considering selling the 1500 to support my habit... Cheers! mm

27 January 2012, 06:00 AM	#12
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	approx $1500-1700 __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

28 January 2012, 12:09 AM	#13
TTmax Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Christophe Location: France Watch: DJ/Gmt2/IIc/E2/ToG Posts: 434	The watch looks great, but the bracelet is "strange". The clasp shows 7835 and K6 (June 1986). It have probably been changed during a service, as 7835 arent' rivetted, and your bracelet is rivetted so it's most probably a 7205. Do you have something engraved on the bracelet ? ie Like that : 7205 were replaced by 7835 in 1967, so probably the bracelet is original, one of the last delivered in 1968. But the clasp isn't the right one, and could be replaced to be perfect. This is a 7205 claps:

28 January 2012, 01:37 AM	#14
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Oh my, that is gorgeous!! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

28 January 2012, 12:12 PM	#16
gslaskin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 429	I love how clean-looking these 1500s are. Here's mine. Actually now my wife's as she has commandeered it from me.

28 February 2012, 07:29 PM	#18
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	Very nice. I really like the smooth bezel. __________________ E

28 February 2012, 10:50 PM	#19
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Moneymonk! Beautiful 1500 you got there. It is a favorite reference of mine. A watch much under rated I feel. Your serial number puts yours in the 1968 year of production. You should check about the reference numbers of your bracelet, though the use of a riveted links one, is correct for the period. I got a full gold version, as well as an stainless steel one, and just love them. Nice little watches, very elegant, low profile, and reliable timepieces. I wish you´ll keep enjoying it! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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