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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 1016. Datejust, Ref. 1630    Montre bracelet en acier et or jaune avec date et bracelet |  Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet    Vers 1978 |  Circa 1978.

Rolex

Datejust, Ref. 1630 Montre bracelet en acier et or jaune avec date et bracelet | Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1978 | Circa 1978

Lot Closed

March 4, 10:16 AM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


Datejust, Ref. 1630


Montre bracelet en acier et or jaune avec date et bracelet |

Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet


Vers 1978 |

Circa 1978


Cadran: champagne

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatique, 26 rubis

Numéro de mouvement: D'556'844

Boîtier: acier et or jaune 14K (585°/00), fond vissé

Numéro de boîtier: 5'530'947

Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Jubilé en acier et or jaune 14K (585°/00) et boucle déployante

Dimensions: 36 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 185 mm

Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement

Ecrin: oui

Papiers: non

Accessoires: écrin Rolex

 

Dial: champagne

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Movement number: D'556'844

Case: stainless steel and 14k yellow gold, screw-down back

Case number: 5'530'947

Closure: stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 36 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Rolex presentation case

 

Poids brut 117.8 g |

Gross weight 117.8 g

The Reference 1630 is a most interesting piece and a landmark in the development of the Rolex production. 

Indeed, while it looks like the well-known Oysterquartz, this model was its predecessor.

The most obvious differences are that it is fitted with an automatic movement and the dial is signed Datejust.

This piece further has the correct sunken outer edge of the dial graduated to minutes and half minute, while later replacement examples were graduated to the minutes only.


Its reference and serial numbers are engraved under the lugs.

These pieces have a serial number between 5.1 and 5.4 million, suggesting an extremely short production period of less than a year.


The present watch is fitted with its original bracelet 96673, a rarity in itself.

Made for this reference 1630, it has its three center links in gold, as opposed to the two center links for the later Oysterquartz production.

It further has a “B” and a “14” engraved on the clasp, confirming the right production period and the fact that the gold is 14k.

Over the years, many of these bracelets have been replaced by more generic Oysterquartz ones, further enhancing the rarity and interest of this lot.


There is no exaggeration in stating that this present 1630, with original matching parts, is a true rarity and delight for the connoisseur.