Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 16

ROLEX
REF. 1601, DATE JUST, WIDE BOY FADED BROWN DIAL, STEEL

EUR 6,500 - 12,000

USD 6,900 - 12,800 / HKD 55,000 - 100,000 / CHF 6,800 - 12,500

Very fine and rare, automatic, steel, brown wide boy dial, wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-12

Good

Worn
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-18-01

Good

Oxidized

Spotted

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Date just

Reference 1601

Year 1969

Movement No. D299931

Case No. 203065

Bracelet Original rolex riveted bracelet ref.7602, 58 ends, length circa 170mm

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 36mm

Signature Case, dial, movement signed

Accessories Box, outer box, original warranty, warranty holder, chronometer certificate

Notes

Since its launch in 1945, the Datejust has become one of the most iconic and popular Rolex watches ever made. Finding a vintage Datejust is not all that hard, but finding just the right Datejust, withall their differences, can be challenging. This Datejust outdoes itself with a stunning brown faded wide boy dial, subtle lettering, and the instantly recognizable white-gold fluted bezel characteristic of the reference 1601