126 Rolex A fascinating and rare, Date, automatic wristwatch in steel, with UAE Armed Force logo and box, reference 1500.
Estimate: € 4.000 – 8.000
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| model | Date |
|---|---|
| year | 1978 |
| reference | 1500 |
| case material | Stainless steel |
| case number | 5'781'534 |
| bracelet material | Stainless steel Rolex bracelet, approximate length 200mm |
| movement type | Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels |
| dimension | 36mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Rolex wallet, booklet, hang tags and fitted presentation box stamped UAE. |
At first glance, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500 may present itself as a classic, understated timepiece: its brushed steel case, fluted bezel, and silver dial radiating quiet elegance. But upon closer inspection, the dial reveals its true identity: a vibrant, painted emblem of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. An eagle poised with regal composure, clutching a shield, bearing a banner, symbols not just of national pride, but of a special order born out of deep ties between Rolex and the Arabian Peninsula’s elite. Watches bearing national emblems are rare enough, but those ordered for military dignitaries, or gifted by state leaders, occupy a special corner in the world of collecting. Worn by leaders, sheikhs, and high-ranking military officers, this reference is a talisman of a time when Rolex was the house of choice for monarchs and ministers alike. To the seasoned connoisseur, this piece is a conversation between Geneva and Middle East. A celebration of a bygone era where luxury and symbolism merged onto the wrist of history itself.
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