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Vintage Rolex Date 1530 Silver

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Manufacturer: Rolex
Regular Price: $18,516.86
Item Number: 150134
Condition: Vintage
Model Name/Number: Date 1530 "Tropical Dial" 
Serial/Year: 4,1XX,XXX - 1976
Gender: Men's
Movement: Automatic 1570
Case: Excellent stainless steel case that shows scratches and wear with some nicks. The numbers on the caseback are clearly visible. The crystal has some wear with light nicks on the edge. 
Dial: Silver dial that has developed patina throughout to a darker color. 
Bracelet: Stainless steel integrated bracelet with scratches and wear. The clasp has a slight indentation and the inside clasp is stamped "B" corresponding to 1977. 
Box & Papers: Bob's presentation box
Warranty: This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty
Return Policy: If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms.

Pre-Owned Watch Condition Examination

This Rolex watch is in overall great, honest condition. The case has scratches and light nicks throughout and is possibly unpolished. The brushing on the top of the case is clearly visible. The numbers on the caseback along the edge are all clearly visible and crisp. The beveled edges on the case that continue to the bracelet are also visible and sharp. The bezel has some wear with light nicks and the edges have remained sharp. The dial is in overall great condition and has developed patina throughout. The dial originally was born silver and has aged to a lovely beige/ off white color that is pretty consistent throughout. The center of the dial is a bit lighter than around the edges. The hands and hour markers have developed light patina. The rehaut has developed patina and has darkened. The lume plots on the rehaut are all present and some plots show signs of degradation. The plots have aged to a nice pale yellow color and around each of the plots show some patina. The integrated bracelet is in great, honest condition with scratches and some nicks. The bracelet shows little stretch. The clasp has a slight indentation and scratches. 

Rolex Date 1530

By Paul Altieri

The reference 1530 is an interesting watch that we don't see come through very often. Rolex came out with this model in circa 1975. Rolex made this angular case and integrated bracelet to house the Oysterquartz movement, but the quartz movement wasn't ready so they decided to offer these with the automatic movement until 1977 at that point the Oysterquartz was ready and Rolex stopped making the 1530. Many consider this model as transitional because Rolex used an entirely new case and bracelet with an existing movement. Rolex also used a sapphire crystal instead of acrylic on these making it one of the earliest Rolex watches to use a sapphire crystal. It is estimated that Rolex only made around 1,500 of this model which is pretty low especially when compared to other models. 

The example we have here comes from the original owner and is fresh to market. The watch originally came with a silver dial and it has aged to a lovely yellowish, beige color. We can say it has gone "tropical" and the center of the dial is a bit more silver where the edges and around the hour markers are darker, giving the dial a beautiful and unique look. The watch is in overall great, honest condition and you can see the watch has been worn, but taken care of. Oftentimes these angular cases get over polished and loose the sharp edges, when looking closely at this one you can see how full and sharp the case is. This watch is ready for a new home and if you are looking for an unusual Rolex with character this is worth considering. 

* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.

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