Rolex Datejust 1601

Rolex Ref. 1601 A highly rare and attractive white gold calendar wristwatch with "lapis lazuli" dial, center seconds and bracelet

Manufacturer : Rolex Year : Circa 1973 Reference No : 1601 Movement No : D626611 Case No : 3'822'686 Model Name : Datejust Material : 18K white gold Calibre : Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet, max length 210mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold Rolex deployant clasp Dimensions : 36mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Launched in 1945, the Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic models ever created. Its fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet are both immediately recognizable upon a glance, and are still deeply ingrained in the DNA of modern Rolex watches today. Rolex in particular excels in using hard stone. The manufacture has elevated its dress watches with materials such as rubellite, blood stone, coral, and even fossil, providing an unusual design twist to classic models. The present watch is remarkable due to its beautiful lapis lazuli dial, which does not show any cracks. Most interestingly, it is cased in white gold which is incredibly rare - most lapis lazuli dials today can only be found in yellow gold cases. Most importantly, the graphics are printed in silver, denoting that the dial was destined to be cased in white metal. In comparison, lapis lazuli dials fitted in a yellow gold case have gold graphics and are more readily available on the market.