ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, LAPIS LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, LAPIS LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, LAPIS LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, LAPIS LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
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ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, LAPIS LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 1601, CASE NO. 5'216'460, CIRCA 1978

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ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, LAPIS LAZULI DIAL AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 1601, CASE NO. 5'216'460, CIRCA 1978
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Lapis Lazuli
Case: 36 mm. diam.
With: 18k gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximatly 180 mm., Rolex service guarantee dated 2018, Rolex Japan service invoice and original glass
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Lot Essay

The lapis lazuli version, the favourite gem of Egyptian pharaohs and Royal dynasties throughout history, is perhaps the most eye-pleasing: not only the deep blue colour is breathtaking, but the stone’s natural inclusions add movement and flair to the dial. These dials are known for their fragile nature and are increasingly scarce to find in unharmed condition.

Introduced at the end of the Second World War in 1945, the Rolex Datejust commemorated the 40th anniversary of the storied brand. Perhaps one of the most iconic watches not only to the brand, but to the world, the Datejust is one of the longest, most continuously produced models. Furthermore, reference 1601 was the first Rolex Datejust fitted with stone dials.

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