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1970 Rolex Datejust White Gold Blue Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1601

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Year of issue: 1970
Reference number: 1601
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a
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Description

White Gold Datejust       - The reference 1601 in white gold is probably one of the most understated watches from the Rolex line-up. Only who know, know. It is not only a very understated but also incredibly rare watch considering that most 1601s were made in stainless steel, a fair number in yellow gold and only a small number of pieces were manufactured in white and pink gold. We have here a astonishing example of a white gold 1601 dating back to 1970. The case is sharp and in healthy conditions showing only light wear from age considering it is a 52-years old watch. The dial is beautiful and very uncommon, a blue Non luminous Wide Boy dial with matching hands. With the growing demand on vintage Day Dates the quest for rare precious metal Datejusts has gone up too and we think this is a pretty rare bird.

SKU 9.1.2.099
Brand Rolex
Model Datejust White Gold Blue Wide Boy Dial
Ref. No. 1601
Serial No. 2494XXX
Year 1970
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Excellent white gold case that shows light wear from age. The lugs remain straight and even with crisp numbers between.
Bracelet / Strap Camille Fournet Alligator strap with steel Rolex pin buckle
Dial Excellent and rare blue non- lume Wide Boy dial with matching hands
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Functions Date
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No
 

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE FIRST DATEJUST 1945

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.