Importantes Montres de Collection

Geneva, Nov 13, 2011

LOT 224

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.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 6,500 - 8,700 / EUR 50,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 16,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, faceted white gold bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver with applied baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds division, aperture for the date. Baton hands. M. 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2-01

Very good

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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 offered 4 such watches at auction.