40 Rolex A charming and colourful, Datejust, automatic wristwatch in steel, with malachite dial, reference 16014, former property of actor Roméo Sarfati.
Estimate: Fr. 10'000 – 20'000
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- Model Datejust
- Year Circa 1982
- Reference 16014
- Case Material Stainless steel
- Case Number 7'242'116
- Bracelet Material Stainless steel Rolex bracelet, approximate length 185mm
- Movement Automatic, cal. 3035, 27 jewels
- Dimension 36mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
The Rolex reference 16014 is, in essence, a familiar silhouette. Oyster case, fluted bezel, automatic movement, nothing here seeks to surprise. And yet, the moment the eye meets the dial, the narrative shifts entirely. The later added malachite surface, with its hypnotic green striations, feels almost alive. It is not decoration in the traditional sense, but rather a slice of natural artistry, shaped by time long before it ever found its way into a watchmaker’s hands. What is particularly compelling is the tension between the strict geometry of the case and the organic fluidity of the dial. Rolex, known for discipline and precision, allows nature to take the lead here, and the result is quietly spectacular. These dials were never straightforward to produce, and many were lost in the process, making surviving examples all the more intriguing today. Then there is the added layer of ownership. Having once belonged to Romeo Sarfati, recognizable to a generation of viewers through French television, this watch carries with it a trace of personality, of presence. Not loudly stated, but undeniably there. And perhaps that is the essence of this piece. It does not compete, it does not shout. Instead, it offers something subtler: individuality within a framework of restraint. A Datejust, yes, but one that gently steps outside the expected, and in doing so, becomes far more memorable.
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