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Lot Essay
The present Datejust reference 1601 is distinguished by a striking tiger-eye dial, a chatoyant gemstone with a deep reddish-brown hue and a smooth sheen that blends in perfectly with its yellow gold case.
The Datejust, which was first released in 1945 to celebrate Rolex's 40th anniversary, was a significant milestone for the company and has since grown to become one of its most iconic and enduring models and one of the world's longest-running wristwatches.
Remarkably, reference 1601 was the first Datejust to be available with hardstone dials, such as jasper, rubellite, coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, obsidian, opal, and ammonite, as well as tiger-eye, such as the present example.
The Datejust, which was first released in 1945 to celebrate Rolex's 40th anniversary, was a significant milestone for the company and has since grown to become one of its most iconic and enduring models and one of the world's longest-running wristwatches.
Remarkably, reference 1601 was the first Datejust to be available with hardstone dials, such as jasper, rubellite, coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, obsidian, opal, and ammonite, as well as tiger-eye, such as the present example.