90 Rolex Gorgeous and Enchanting, Datejust, Automatic Wristwatch in White Gold, With English-Green Lacquered Dial, Reference 1601
Estimate: € 30.000 – 60.000
Sold (Premium) € 41.600
- Model Datejust
- Year 1975
- Reference 1601
- Case Material White Gold
- Case Number 4011994
- Bracelet Material Leather Strap
- Movement Automatic, cal. 1570
- Dimension 36 mm
- Signed Dial, Case and Movement
The Datejust reference 1601 was introduced in 1959 as a variant of the 1600 with a reeded bezel. The Datejust model is predominantly cased in stainless steel and gold. Among different kinds of gold metal, white metal Datejust are much rarer than their yellow-gold counterparts. This specimen is absolutely desirable for the very beautiful 18k white-gold tonneau case with screw back and crown and its fluted white-gold bezel. All is, furthermore, preserved in excellent condition with sharp finishes to the top of the lugs and a crisp hallmark to the back of them. Completely understated, this example features an incredibly beautiful English green dial with applied baton-style indexes, all impressing for their conditions. Still displaying sharp milling on the bezel, this very specimen is a rare find, an extremely versatile watch that can be worn on a metal bracelet for a more debonair look or on a leather strap for a pinch of formality.