108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 257
RolexDatejust
An attractive vintage gold wristwatch with date
Sold
estimated
8.500—15.000 €
Price realized
9.400 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with marking 1601, reeded gold bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, very well preserved riveted 18 K gold "Oyster" bracelet ref. 7206 from 1971, 7/5 bracelet elements, endlinks stamped 76, clasp dated 71, bracelet length 140 mm, total length 180 mm.
Dial
Gilt "pie-pan" sigma dial, applied luminous indexes (tritium, slightly rubbed), luminous baton hands (tritium) with small chip.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.3015341
Ref.1601
Cal.1570
Diam.36 mm
Circa1971
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.110 g
Rolex introduced their Datejust in 1945. It was the first automatic and water-resistant chronometer-certified wristwatch to display the date, which is shown in a window next to the 3 o'clock position. The Datejust style code includes the date magnifier and the reeded bezel.
Overall, this Datejust is in beautiful condition with a very well preserved 7206 riveted strap.