16,250 CHF
ROLEX, REF. 1601 DATEJUST WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, case No. 1168647, Ref. 1601. Made in 1964. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, white gold wristwatch with date and an 18k white gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, faceted white gold bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Satine silver with applied baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds division, aperture for the date. Baton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness.11.5 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm. Notes Bought new by the current owner, a Greek doctor practicing in Geneva who wanted a watch he could enjoy on special occasions without appearing ostentatious to his patients. A watch collector who appreciated the durability of Rolex watches, his choice turned towards the simplicity of a Datejust, however he opted for the rare white gold version. Having been rarely worn over the years, the watch is in pristine condition, showing thick and strong angles, clear hallmarks and a beautifully preserved white gold bracelet dated 4.66. Over the last 15 years, Antiquorum has only off
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-11-13
