110th Auction

2024/5/18

Lot 280

Rolex
Datejust Borke

An attractive vintage wristwatch with date, rare "Buckley" dial and bark finished bezel in very good condition

Sold

estimated
5.0008.000 €
Price realized
9.800 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with marking 1601, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, 18 K gold "President" bracelet with bark finished bracelet links (lug at "6" with minor repair), clasp dated 1/72, bracelet length 130 mm, total length 175 mm.
Dial
Rare creamy coloured "Buckley" step dial and gold hands with luminous material in very good condition, black Roman numerals.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2788069
Ref.1607
Cal.1570
Diam.36 mm
Circa1971
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.107 g


This Datejust model in 18 K gold has an attractive bezel with a bark structure and a perfect Buckley dial, which is one of the rarer variations of the Datejust series; it stands out because of its black Roman numerals and hands instead of the usual gold. The strong contrast between the black markers and hands on the light-coloured dial guarantees perfect readability and exudes classic elegance.
The watch is in good condition with well-defined edges on the case and on the bezel. The gold case has taken on a beautiful rainbow-coloured gold oxide, showing that the watch has not been often worn in recent decades.