Brand :
Rolex
Collection :
Oyster Perpetual
Model :
Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference :
Rolex - 1500
Category :
tableware
Condition :
Very good condition
Period :
1970's
Watch ID :
1550248VERS 1967MONTRE
Movement :
Automatic
Caliber :
1570 , SIGNéT
Case material :
Steel
Case form :
Round
Reference Detail :
1500 ,
Clasp type :
Folding clasp
Description :
ROLEX Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver, Grenoble 1968Oyster Perpetual Date, ref. 1500, n°1550248Vers 1967Montre bracelet en acier Boîtier : rond, couronne et fond vissés, gravé "Rolex Fairplay Cup, World Ice Hockey Championship Grenoble 1968" au dos et "I.67" à l'intérieur, signéCadran : argenté, index " bâton" appliqués, trotteuse centrale, date à guichet, signéMouvement : automatique cal. 1570, signéBracelet / Boucle : Oyster en acier / déployante, signéeTour de poignet : approx 18 cmDiam. : 34 mmAvec : une garantie d'origine " punchée ", une garantie de service du 5.09.2002, un écrin de présentation figurant une patinoire de hockey sur glace contenant une canne de hockey miniature et un véritable puck, une surboîte, un bulletin COSC, documentation " Rolex Fairpaly Cup ", 2 tags RolexProvenance : cette montre fut offerte en 1968 à l'organisateur des épreuves de Hockey sur glace des Jeux Olympiques d'hiver qui se déroulèrent en 1968 à Grenoble, France. À l'actuel propriétaire par descendance A stainless steel automatic wristwatch made for the " Rolex Fairplay Cup, World Ice Hockey Championship Grenoble 1968 ", Oyster bracelet with déployant clasp signed. With original guarantee punched, a service guarantee dated 5.09.2002, a presentation box representing an ice hockey field with a miniature hockey stick and a veritable puck, an outer packaging, a COSC certificate, " Rolex Fairpaly Cup " product literature, 2 Rolex tagsOrigin : the present watch was gift in 1968 to the organizer of the ice hockey competitions which took place in Grenoble, France, during the 1968 Olympic GamesFamily heritageIntroduite dans les collections Rolex en 1962, la Date 1500 est un must have incontournable pour tout amateur de vintage en quête d'une montre facile à porter au quotidien. Commercialisée jusqu'à la fin des années 1970, ce garde-temps fut l'un des plus grands best-sellers de la marque.Si ce modèle est extrême courant, la montre présentée est particulièrement rare, même unique par son histoire. Gravée au dos " Rolex Fairplay Cup, World Ice Hockey Championship Grenoble 1968 ", cette Rolex fut offerte par la marque à l'organisateur des épreuves de Hockey sur glace des Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 1968. Organisées à Grenoble, en France, ces épreuves de Hockey sur glace ont marqué l'histoire de la discipline puisque cette année-là, elles font également office de championnat d'Europe et de Championnat du monde pour la dernière fois de l'histoire. C'est donc un triple titre que convoitaient les meilleures équipes mondiales en 1968.Sur fond de Printemps de Prague, les affrontements entre les équipes d'URSS et de Tchécoslovaquie devaient parmi les rencontres les plus intenses de l'histoire des Jeux Olympiques. Dans ce contexte de tension particulier, Rolex, partenaire de l'événement, soutient les épreuves avec un prix spécial : la " Rolex Fairplay Cup ". Lancée en 1963, lors du championnat du monde de Hockey sur glace, ce prix spécial récompense l'équipe qui totalise le moins de minute de pénalisation durant la compétition. Accompagnée d'un écrin particulièrement original, représentant une patinoire de hockey sur glace comprenant une canne miniature et un véritable puck, cette montre est un collector insolite. D'après nos recherches, aucune pièce équivalente n'a été présentée aux enchères ces dernières années. Notre exemplaire, fut offert par Rolex, à celui qui a organisé et coordonné les épreuves de 1968. Lui-même ancien hockeyeur, ce sportif de haut niveau avait participé aux Championnats du monde de 1950 en défendant les couleurs de la France. Après sa carrière sportive, il continua de dédier sa vie au Hockey, en fondant notamment l'équipe du Racing Club de France et en intégrant la Fédération Française des Sports de Glace comme dirigeant.Conservée par sa famille, sa montre est présentée pour la première fois en vente publique. Accompagné d'archives personnelles et de photographies d'époques, ce coffret Rolex est un rare témoignage de l'implication de Rolex face à la dimension politique très émotionnelle qu'avaient suscité les épreuves olympiques de 1968. Introduced to Rolex collections in 1962, the Date 1500 is a must-have for any vintage enthusiast looking for a watch that's easy to wear every day. Marketed until the late 1970s, this timepiece was one of the brand's greatest bestsellers.While this model is extremely common, the watch presented here is particularly rare, even unique in its history. Engraved on the back "Rolex Fairplay Cup, World Ice Hockey Championship Grenoble 1968", this Rolex was a gift from the brand to the organizer of the ice hockey events at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Held in Grenoble, France, these ice hockey events marked the history of the discipline, since that year they also served as the European and World Championships for the last time in history. In 1968, the world's best teams coveted a triple title.Against the backdrop of the Prague Spring, the clashes between the USSR and Czechoslovak teams were to be among the most intense encounters in the history of the Olympic Games. Against this particularly tense backdrop, Rolex, partner of the event, supported the games with a special prize: the Rolex Fairplay Cup. Launched in 1963, during the Ice Hockey World Championship, this special prize rewards the team that accumulates the fewest penalty minutes during the competition. Accompanied by a particularly original case, representing an ice hockey rink with a miniature stick and a real puck, this watch is an unusual collector's item. According to our research, no equivalent piece has appeared at auction in recent years. Our example was donated by Rolex to the man who organized and coordinated the 1968 events. A former field hockey player himself, this top sportsman had taken part in the 1950 World Championships, defending the colors of France. After his sporting career, he continued to dedicate his life to field hockey, founding the Racing Club de France team and joining the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace as an executive. Kept by his family, his watch is presented for the first time at public auction. Accompanied by personal archives and period photographs, this Rolex boxed set is a rare testimony to Rolex's involvement in the highly emotive political dimension of hockey.RAPPORT DE CONDITION :A la rédaction du catalogue le mouvement fonctionne. Veuillez noter que la précision de chronométrie n'est pas garantie et Artcurial ne pourra être tenu responsable des éventuels coûts de réparation.Bel état de conservationCet montre a fait l'objet de 2 services complets auprès des ateliers Rolex en 1998 et 2002 (historique de service disponible sur demande)Plusieurs marquages de révisionCadran "T-Swiss-T" bien préservéNuméro de série et référence parfaitement visibleBoîtier très épais, probablement jamais poliMouvement en très bon état d'origineFond de boîte avec des gravures très profondes, annotations d'horlogersBracelet d'origine en très bon état général Aiguille de service, cadran en très bon étatIntroduced to Rolex collections in 1962, the Datejust 1500 is a must-have for all vintage enthusiasts looking for a watch that is easy to wear every day. Marketed until the end of the 1970s, this timepiece was one of the brand's greatest bestsellers.While this model is extremely common, the watch presented here is particularly rare, and even unique in its history. Engraved on the back "Rolex Fairplay Cup, World Ice Hockey Championship Grenoble 1968", this Rolex was a gift from the brand to the organiser of the ice hockey events at the 1968 Olympic Winter Games. Organised in Grenoble, France, the 1968 ice hockey events were a landmark in the history of the sport, as they also served as the European and World Championships that year. It was a triple title that the best international teams who took part in the event coveted, a unique event that has never been repeated since.In a climate of extreme international tension, against the backdrop of the Cold War, the hockey events were shaping up to be one of the most sensitive competitions of the 1968 Olympic Games. Rolex, a partner of the event, supported the competitions with a special prize: the Rolex Fairplay Cup. Launched in 1963 during the Ice Hockey World Championship, this special prize rewards the team that accumulates the fewest penalty minutes during the competition. All the players on the winning team, as well as those on the team that scored the most goals during the competition, were presented with this souvenir watch. Accompanied by a particularly original case representing an ice hockey pitch, including a miniature stick and a real puck, this watch is an unusual collector's item. According to our research, no equivalent piece has appeared at auction in recent years. Our example was donated by Rolex to the man who organised and coordinated the 1968 events. A former professional hockey player, this top sportsman had himself taken part in the 1950 World Championships, defending the colours of France. After his sporting career, he continued to dedicate his life to hockey, notably by founding the Racing Club de France team and joining the French Ice Sports Federation as a director.Kept by his family, the present watch is now being presented for the first time at public auction. Accompanied by personal archives and period photographs, this Rolex boxed set, one of the few given to a Frenchman, is also a rare testimony to Rolex's involvement in the highly emotional political dimension of the 1968 Olympic Games.CONDITION REPORT :At the time of cataloguing the movement is running. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs that must be required.Well-preserved2 services by Rolex in 1998 and 2002 (service history available on request)Well preserved "T-Swiss-T" dial Bracelet from the period, signs of use (loosed)Serial number and part number clearly visibleVery thick case, probably never polishedMovement in very good original conditionCase back with very deep engravings, watchmakers' annotationsOriginal bracelet in very good overall condition Service hand, dial in very good conditionLes montres et pendules sont vendues en l'état. Aucune garantie n'est faite sur l'état de marche des montres et pendules. La plupart des montres ont été ouvertes pour identifier le type et la qualité du mouvement, y compris les montres résistantes à l'eau, il est donc conseillé à l'acheteur de consulter un horloger pour revoir l'étanchéité de la montre. Le changement des bracelets, l'étanchéité, les restaurations, les révisions et les réglages sont à la charge de l'acquéreur. Tout devis de restauration provenant de quelques horlogers que ce soit ne pourra être pris en charge par Artcurial.Watches and clocks are sold " as is ". No guarantee is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not accept any restoration estimate from any watchmaker.
