Introduced at the end of the Second World War in 1945, the Rolex Datejust commemorated the 40^th anniversary of the storied brand. Perhaps one of the most iconic watches not only to the brand, but to the world, the Datejust is one of the longest, most continuously produced models. The timepiece was able to rise above its competitors because of its ability, as its name suggests, to instantaneously change the date, just right at midnight. Other timepieces had a slow rollover date which began at 10 o’clock at night and completed its cycle around 2 o’clock in the morning. Over its 75 years of production, the Datejust has come in a plethora of dial colors, case sizes, bezel types, case metals, and attachment styles, making the timepiece have a wide array of options to choose from.

The present lot is a beautiful example of Reference 1601 that is solely produced from 18k yellow gold. The radiant tropical dial that is evenly spread across the dial. The original black dial turned into a speckled brownish-maroon color throughout the decades of wear in the sun. Additionally, the watch is paired with a very rare and seldom seen Rolex “tile” bracelet crafted from 18k yellow gold. The watch has the iconic fluted bezel which remains sharp, and adds luster to the watch. The case measures at a classical 36mm, making the timepiece suitable for all wrist sizes.