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Details
A 'DATEJUST' AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX, REF. 1601
The lapis lazuli dial with sweep centre seconds and magnified date aperture, 27 jewelled lever movement, in tonneau-shaped case with screw back and screw down crown, to a later 'Rolex' bracelet, 35mm, with original case and guarantee dated 22nd October 1975
Dial, case and movement signed Rolex, case no. 3835110
The lapis lazuli dial with sweep centre seconds and magnified date aperture, 27 jewelled lever movement, in tonneau-shaped case with screw back and screw down crown, to a later 'Rolex' bracelet, 35mm, with original case and guarantee dated 22nd October 1975
Dial, case and movement signed Rolex, case no. 3835110
Further details
Over the years Rolex has created many different dial designs with a variety of materials. Rolex experiments with many different hard-stones like the present example with lapis lazuli dial. Due to the fragile nature of the stone and high manufacturing cost many of these hard-stone dials break during production and therefore these models are highly sought after by collectors.