Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 12

ROLEX
REF.1601, DATE JUST, SAUDI ARABIA NAVAL FORCES LOGO, 18KT YELLOW GOLD

EUR 5,000 - 9,000

USD 5,400 - 9,600 / HKD 41,700 - 75,000 / CHF 5,200 - 9,400

Sold: EUR 11,745

Very fine and rare, automatic, 18kt yellow gold, dial with naval forces logo, case back with arabic engraved mots, wristwatch.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8-11

Very good

Slightly scratched

Slightly worn

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01-05

Very good

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Brand Rolex

Model Date Just

Reference 1691

Year Circa 1973

Movement No. D142552

Case No. 3478128

Bracelet Leather strap with Rolex original gold plated buckle

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 36mm

Weight Circa 52 gr

Signature Case, dial and movement signed

Notes

A very interesting and attractive watch with an unusual naval forces of Saudi Arabia logo on his dial. It also have engraved on the back case. The meaning seems to be “an army of sheep led by a lion wins over an army of lions led by a sheep”