The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and beloved Rolex watches ever made. This classic dress watch has been produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker since 1945 and has remained a timeless classic that is instantly recognizable as an item of refined quality and functional design. The Datejust was designed for everyday wear, and its sleek and elegant design makes it one of the most universally loved watches for both men and women.
The multi-colored "confetti" dials are coveted among collectors, not only for the sheer rarity of these dials but also for the subtle yet vibrant details that are truly unique amongst Rolex dials as a whole. The term "confetti" is in reference to the compilation of individual colors that make up the single base color of the dial, creating a colorful and speckled dial appearance when observed up close.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDJ1601-72/10 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Datejust | |
| Model | 1601 | |
| Serial | 29XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Black "Confetti" | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 6251H Rolled-Link Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent case features very thick and symmetrical lugs that retain crisp finishing with minimal evidence of previous polishing present. The white gold fluted bezel retains crisp edges with gentle signs of use. The original Rolex 6251H rolled-links Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces retains 23 links that show normal stretch for the style and age of the bracelet and will fit up to an 8 1/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The exceptionally well-preserved and rare matte black "confetti" dial is in near-perfect condition, showing no age or damage to the dial itself. The "confetti" of the matte black dial texture is comprised of red, blue, and green speckling. The tritium lume plots feature a subtle ivory patina, under UV light inspection the 8 and 9 o'clock plots exhibit minor degradation which does not affect the appearance of the watch, the rest of the lume plots remain fully intact. The hands are OEM Rolex luminova service units from when the watch was serviced by Rolex and is detailed in the service history.
ACCESSORIES
The watch comes with two Rolex Service Center cards as well as the accompanying service documents. The watch was serviced by Rolex in 2005 and 2019. The watch is keeping time perfectly.
