103 Rolex Fine and Attractive, Datejust, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel and Yellow Gold, With “UAE” Armed Force Logo, Reference 16 013
Estimate: €4,000 – 8,000
Sold (Premium)€9,750
Model: Datejust
Reference: 16 013
Case Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
Year: 1981
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 3035
Case N°: 7 116 330
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Rolex’s Datejust model was released in 1945 in celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary. It was the first self-winding wristwatch with date window and represented a turning point in Rolex history, bringing together all the features that its founder Hans Wilsdorf held dear. It was engineered as a resistant, automatic, and precise timepiece and sometimes featured very special dials created for prestigious clients such as governments or prominent royals. The present lot’s dial has a special logo: the “UAE Armed Forces” Hawk. Rolex watches have long been favored by sheiks, army officials and Middle Eastern rulers. The present reference 16 013 is one of these examples, with a striking dial and superb overall condition of both the case and the Jubilee bracelet, making this special Datejust a gem for any collector.