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Description
Serpico y Laino - The South American Dream. What we have here is a 1961 Rolex Datejust reference 1602 in yellow gold. The case is beautifully factory decorated with the morellis finish present on the bezel and lugs. The geometrical motif on the case is extremely well preserved and also present on the matching tile style bracelet which seems to be hardly worn. The mint condition silver dial with applied batons still has all lume plots fully in place and are matching the hands. This insanely beautiful Datejust was retailed by the famous Venezuelan retailer Serpico y Laino, known as one of the best watches retailers in the whole of South America. Many historically important watches were sold by SyL and they are considerably collectible given the history and provenance of the retailer. We see them popping up at auctions every now and then, and whenever they do, collectors pay sound amounts to get their hands on them. We truly believe this is a rare opportunity to acquire not only a Serpico Y Laino signed Rolex but an exceptionally rare and well preserved example of this very unique and beautiful watch.
SKU
3.2.079
Brand
Rolex
Model
Datejust Serpico Y Laino
Ref. No.
1602
Serial No.
811XXX
Year
1961
Gender
Gents
Case Size
36mm
Case
Excellent 18K case featuring the rare Morellis finish. The carved and engraved decoration on the lugs and bezel is prominent and very well preserved. Reference and serial numbers are clean and fully intact
Bracelet / Strap
Extremely rare gold tile brick bracelet with a beautiful geometrical motif in the center links. The clasp has a beautiful hobnail design. The overall condition of the bracelet is mint, seems like it hasn't been worn much if at all
Dial
Excellent silver dial with applied batons. The original luminous is in fully intact on the dial as well as on the hands. The dial features the name of the famous South American Retailer Serpico Y Laino, the probably best South American retailer
The year 1945 saw the birth of the Datejust, the first self‑winding wrist chronometer to indicate the date in a window on the dial. A watch of great distinction, the Datejust was equipped with a Jubilee bracelet created specially for it and a fluted bezel, making it immediately recognisable as a Rolex. It is the pillar of the Oyster collection. Initially for men, it became available in various models for women in the course of the following decade.
