The case and crystal were lightly polished to a scratch free shine. The case measures 34 mm wide excluding the crown (it's an average sized mens watch for the time period, current standards would be to call it a mid sized watch which looks great on men and ladies too). The winding crown is the original twin lock screw down crown with the Rolex logo. The crown screws down nice and tight. The coin edges on the case back show no slipped tool marks.
The band is a non Rolex made quality French made Lamb skin leather strap with unsigned clasp. The dial has never been refinished and is in excellent condition showing very little patina for its age. The pictures have been taken from every angle and represent the watch well, in fact they are 3x magnified, the dial is beautiful, and the watch is polished to a perfect shine. Any imperfections you see in the shine are just reflections the camera caught.This is a beautiful example of this model. EVERY MAJOR PART ON THIS WATCH IS GENUINE ROLEX EXCEPT FOR THE LEATHER STRAP AND BUCKLE. We are a NAWCC member and offer a 30 day return privilege. We do not guarantee water resistance on ANY vintage watch we sell.
If any major component of the watch is not genuine Rolex (the movement, case, case back, bezel ring, winding crown or bracelet) it is clearly stated in the item description above. We exclude unsigned individual parts like gaskets, bracelet spring bars, crown tubes, crystals, hands, etc. From authentication as they are not Rolex signed. We are an independent dealer of fine and vintage watches and are not an authorized agent of or affiliated with Rolex USA Inc.
Rolex will not service or recognize watches with aftermarket parts on them. The item "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Capped SS Mens Watch Orig Dial Model 1550 1974" is in sale since Monday, July 25, 2016. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches". The seller is "finetimepieces" and is located in Palm Desert, California.This item can be shipped to United States.