ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1550 Sigma Door Stop Dial - 1973

Brand: Rolex
Year: 1973
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference: 1550
Serialnumber: 34XXXXX
Material: gold capped/stainless steel
Movement: automatic
Case diameter without crown: 34 mm
Bracelet/Strap: leather strap in unworn condition
Service-history: unknown, running well and keeping time
What you should know: rare sigma door stop dial, allover very nice condition
 
ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1550 Sigma Door Stop Dial - 1973
 
This is a true and nice example of vintage luxury. This Rolex Ref. 1550 is from 1973. The case is gold capped and allover in beautiful condition. These kind of cases were produced mostly only for the US market. The watch appears to be unpolished. The movement is automatic, running well and keeping time. The dial is in outstanding condition with original lume, sigma signing and solid gold door stop indices. This is a true WRISTCLASSIC by an iconic brand. These kinds of watches were and are the best of the best in terms of quality.
 
Why buy a vintage watch?
 
There are many great reasons to buy a vintage watch. Every watch we sell here at WRISTCLASSICS has its own story. Over the years, with every scratch, dent and aging of the dial, they have become unique timepieces of their own. This exact watch you are looking at now, once brought a lot of joy to the first owner with the purchase years ago. And now many years later this vintage watch will bring the same joy to your life. With buying a vintage watch you are showing your commitment to protecting the enviroment, instead of supporting the mass production of modern fashion watches.
 
I hope this helps you with your decision of buying a vintage watch here at WRISTCLASSICS.