JoJo35 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Pre-sale to gauge interest here before it goes to TZ and VRF: Genuine 37 year old Rolex 1530 date, ultra rare in this condition, perfect in every way. For those members not familiar with this rare reference, here is a good link: http://www.oysterquartz.net/the_1530_&_1630.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Definitely, a beauty. Why are you parting with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Definitely, a beauty. Why are you parting with it? Paul is knocking on the front door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 That is stunning! Is that the original dial color, or has it aged slightly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 That is stunning! Is that the original dial color, or has it aged slightly? The lacquer has probably aged a little. You'll see that the tritium has definitely taken on a nice patina. I've read where some say these were all originally silver dials, while others argued that they were champagne. You could probably spend days on end researching these pieces, there's lots of info out there. All of the original dials that I've seen look like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 That is sweet JoJo, a rare beast indeed!!! I have my eye currently on a 1630... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 The lacquer has probably aged a little. You'll see that the tritium has definitely taken on a nice patina. I've read where some say these were all originally silver dials, while others argued that they were champagne. You could probably spend days on end researching these pieces, there's lots of info out there. All of the original dials that I've seen look like this one. I'm of the silver dial persuasion myself, but that's because I've got two silver dials which have changed to biege. This DJ on the right and a 1500 Date which I can't find a pic of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Beautiful watch, JoJo. Now why couldn't Rolex have made these in a 40-41mm size ?? Edited January 16, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Beautiful watch, JoJo. Now why couldn't Rolex have made these in a 40-41mm size ?? Thanks DR At 36mm, the size of the 1530 Date is pure classic Rolex. In fact, some of my very favorite pieces are just 34mm. Take this gilt chocolate Air King for example: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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