1977 Rolex Datejust Onyx Dial Ref. 1601 (with Papers & Orig. Invoice)

Model:
Year of issue: 1977
Reference number: 1601
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

Onyx Datejust       - When it comes to gold Rolexes the first thing coming to our minds are Day Dates which were exclusively made in precious metals. Another watch that, also has variants in white, yellow and even pink gold is the Datejust. White gold and pink gold examples are immensely rare  but even yellow gold examples are becoming scarce. When rare dials come into the picture then the game changes. That being said, Datejusts since the early 1970s have been made with stone dials too. To mention a few, Lapis, Onyx, Jasper, Bloodstone and Malachite. The all time classic and probably most sought after stone dial is the Onyx which had its debut with the 1601 reference and was made for approx. 30 years. The example offered here is a 1977 reference 1601, the last year of production for a plexi Glass Datejust. It is fitted with a flawless and beautiful Onyx dial. The watch is overall in excellent condition for its age which a strong case retaining healthy lugs and a bracelet showing only little wear from age. This watch was initially sold by Bucherer in Geneva to a Kuwaiti client and comes with full paperwork including original purchase invoice, Warranty, hang tag, booklet and leather wallet. This is a rare opportunity to buy an excellent condition 1601 with Onyx dial, accompanied with very good documentation.

SKU 9.1.2.129
Brand Rolex
Model Datejust
Ref. No. 1601
Serial No. 5195xxx
Year 1977
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Excellent 18K case that shows only light wear from age. The lugs remain straight and even with beautiful factory finish. The fluted bezel is also in excellent condition and not showing much wear. Case numbers are clear and fully intact.
Bracelet / Strap Very good, matching and full length Jubilee bracelet showing little wear for its age.
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Functions Date
Condition Very Good
Box No
Papers Orig. filled, stamped and dated Warranty from Bucherer in Geneva, orig. purchase Invoice, booklets and wallet

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.