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REFERENCE 1601 DATEJUST RETAILED BY JOYERIA RIVIERA: A STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1965
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February 5, 05:13 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Rolex
REFERENCE 1601 DATEJUST
RETAILED BY JOYERIA RIVIERA: A STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1965
Dial: black gilt
Caliber: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D29'421
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed screw down case back
Case number: 1'335'233
Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories:Rolex COSC certificate
This Datejust was retailed by the jeweler Joyeria Riviera. The store, often called the Tiffany’s of Havana, has been in business since 1943. Don Julio Abislaiman and his two sons Jose and Juan oversaw two floors of jewelry, watches, and sterling silver items for the home. When the Revolution and subsequent embargo came in 1960, Joyeria Riviera ceased Cuban operations and reopened in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Joyeria Riviera worked out an agreement with Rolex and has had the privilege of stamping their name on a range of vintage Rolex models, including this early Datejust.
This special timepiece is accompanied with a presentation box, Guarantee and COSC certificate.