Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 376

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1601, DATEJUST, OBSIDIAN DIAL, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

EUR 15,800 - 26,300 / USD 16,700 - 27,700 / HKD 130,000 - 218,000

Sold: CHF 40,000

A very fine and rare, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with obsidian dial and date


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Datejust

Reference 1601

Year circa 1970

Case No. 2335374

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle

Diameter 36

Caliber 1570, 26 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Rolex fitted with the rare and expensive hard stone dials are amongst the most desirable in the line of Datejusts. Rarely found with obsidian dials such as this example allows the wearer to have an almost unique watch as each dial varies in its pattern and colours.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman