Rolex Date ref. 1502

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Technical Details & Model History

Case: 18k yellow gold Oyster case, 34 mm diameter, featuring the extremely rare Florentine hand-engraved finish
Movement: automatic Rolex caliber 1560
Dial: original silvered dial with radium hour markers
Crystal: plexiglass with Cyclops magnifier
Bracelet: original Rolex 18k yellow gold bracelet, exceptionally rare
Reference: 1502
Year of production: 1963
Condition: exceptional, true museum-quality example

Key Features

Extremely rare Florentine version, one of the most complex and fascinating finishes ever used by Rolex
18k yellow gold case and bracelet with deep, perfectly preserved hand engravings
Original silvered dial with radium indexes, exceptionally difficult to find in such condition today
Original 18k yellow gold bracelet, unusually long and perfectly coeval with the watch

Historical Context

The Rolex Date ref. 1502 represents one of the most elegant and rare interpretations of the Date line. The Florentine version, distinguished by its irregular hand-engraved finish, was produced in extremely limited numbers and intended for a refined clientele. This 1963 example, complete with its original yellow gold bracelet and preserved in outstanding condition, stands today as an extraordinary testament to Rolex’s artisanal craftsmanship during the 1960s.

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