Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 331

Ref. 1601 Lapis Lazuli Dial Rolex "Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1601. Made circa 1977. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with lapis lazuli dial and an 18K white gold President bracelet and deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, white gold faceted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Lapis lazuli dial. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Approx. overall length: 183 mm. Property of Various Owners