Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 191

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1601, DATEJUST, OBSIDIAN DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500

Sold: CHF 33,750

A fine and very 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: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model Datejust

Reference 1601

Year circa 1977

Case No. 5061062

Bracelet leather with a gold plated Rolex buckle

Diameter 36

Caliber 1570, 26 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

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