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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1971
    Reference No: 1601
    Movement No: D’902’421
    Case No: 2’841’674; inside caseback stamped “1601”, III.71
    Model Name: Datejust
    Material: 14K yellow gold and stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Two Tone Rolex Jubliee bracelet, endlinks stamped “255”, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - A truly classic timepiece since its release in 1959, the Rolex Datejust ref. 1601 maintains its elegant charm to this day.

    - The initial ref. 1601 were equipped with the cal. 1565, with later examples upgraded to the cal. 1570, as seen in this present example from circa 1971.

    - Presented in excellent overall condition, this classic two-tone Rolex Datejust comes with a timeless champagne pie-pan dial with an attractively aged patina on the bezel and bracelet that make this timepiece an elegant choice for any occasion.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 1601
A fine and attractive stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet and guarantee

Circa 1971
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$32,000 - 48,000 
€3,800-5,700
$4,100-6,200

Sold for HK$30,480

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2023

28 March - 4 April 2023