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Datejust Reference 1601, a stainless steel and yellow gold watch, Circa 1974

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Description

One of the most recognizable luxury dress watches ever to be created, very few timepieces come close to the legendary status of the Rolex Datejust. Due to the watches very long production run, it was bound to have multiple variations. Measuring in 36mm; The present watch offered here today boasts a steel and gold Oyster case with a rare matte blue "Buckley" roman numeral dial from the 70s. 

Condition Report

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Case is in overall good condition with surface wear throughout and dents commensurate with age. 

The associated genuine leather strap and associated stainless steel buckle show minor signs of wear.

Dial developed some spotting/ deterioration evenly throughout commensurate with age.

The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion.

Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

Year

1974

Reference Number

1601

Model

Datejust

Complication

Date

Gender

Men's, Unisex, Women's

Dial Color(s)

Blue

Dial Numerals

Roman

Movement Type

Automatic

Case Material(s)

Stainless Steel

Case Size (mm)

36mm

Case Back

Screw-down

Clasp Type

Buckle

Clasp Material(s)

Stainless Steel

Signature

Dial

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