Rare et fascinante Rolex Datejust réf. 1601 « Lavande » de 1970 prix-sur-demande is closed by a screw-down

is closed by a screw-down case back which retains all its original engravings: reference number

reconnaissable notamment à la forme des 6 ouverts

The original lacquered wood box and its burgundy outer box are also present

est l’un des rares exemplaires habillés produits à une époque où la manufacture se consacrait principalement aux chronographes Type 20 militaires

The painted Arabic numeral hour markers and blued hands perpetuate the aesthetic codes of 1931

Rare et fascinante Rolex Datejust réf. 1601 « Lavande » de 1970 prix-sur-demande is closed by a screw-downThis Rolex Datejust reference 1601, in steel with fluted white gold bezel, was produced in 1973 (serial number 320xxxx). The case back is stamped 1601 IV. 72, indicating production during the 4th quarter of 1972, which is perfectly consistent with the serial number. It is equipped with a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with folded links. Its stunning gray purple face, that collectors call the Lavender Dial, is extremely rare and sought after, with