107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 178
RolexDate
A vintage wristwatch with date and rare "Buckley" dial
Sold
estimated
1.900—3.000 €
Price realized
2.900 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back ref. 1500 III/64, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, recent steel "Jubilee" bracelet Ref. 62510H, endlinks stamped 574, clasp K11 (11/1986), bracelet length 150 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
"Buckley"-Dial, cream-coloured, black Roman numerals with luminous dots, baton hands with luminous material, date disc oxidised at the rim.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.1051278
Ref.1500
Cal.1530
Diam.35 mm
Circa1964
Ctry.Switzerland
The Buckley dial is one of the rarer variations of the Datejust series and stands out because of its black Roman numerals and hands instead of the usual gold. The strong contrast between the black markers and hands on the white dial guarantees perfect readability and exudes classic elegance. An additional note, it is in a very nice condition, all luminous dots are present and somewhat darkened according to age.