ROLEX

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1500, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, GIVEN TO PLAYERS OF THE FAIRPLAY CUP AT THE 1968 GRENOBLE WINTER OLYMPICS, STAINLESS STEEL
A fine and rare, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with date given to the winners of the FairPlay Cup
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference: 1500
Year: circa 1967
Case: 1456502
Caliber: 1570, 26 jewels
Bracelet: stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet (7205/57) dated 68, approx. overall length 157 mm.
Diameter: 35
Signature: dial, case and movement
Accesories: original fitted box, hockey puck, French "Olympic" stamps , postcard, red chronometer seal, blank hang tag
Provenance:
Property of a European Collector

Grading System: AAA (Excellent)
Case: 2-8 (Very good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-8-01 (Very good , Slightly scratched , HANDS Original)
Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)

HKD: 52,000 - 87,000
USD: 6,700 - 11,100
EUR: 6,200 - 10,200

Organised in Grenoble in 1968, the Ice Hockey discipline held a very special place that year as not only was the discipline rewarded by an Olympic title but it also served as the European and World championships combined, what a unique opportunity and motivation for all the teams involved. As a partner of the events, Rolex launched the FairPlay Cup in 1963 to rewards the team and the players that had the least penalties and were rewarded with a Rolex Datejust with a specially engraved caseback and its most unusual accessories such as the Hockey Rink box and the puck. Only a handful of these have appeared on the market and offer a rare glimpse into the world of Rolex sponsorship.
Size: 35
Signature: dial, case and movement