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Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Datejust 36 with Bahrain Defence Force dial and incredible case with recent service

Name: Rolex 1601 Datejust 36 with Bahrain Defence Force dial and incredible case, with recent service
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 1601
Price: 8350 GBP
Availability: InStock

Used () | Year of production 1973 | No original box | No original papers

£8,350

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Basic Info
Listing code	MQH3Q3
Brand	Rolex
Model	Datejust 36
Reference number	1601
Movement	Automatic
Case material	Yellow gold
Bracelet material	Leather
Year of production	1973
Condition	The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
Most Recent Servicing	21 November 2024 Serviced in-house
Scope of delivery	No original box, no original papers
Gender	Men's watch/Unisex
Location	United Kingdom, London
Price	£8,350
Availability	Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement	Automatic
Caliber/movement	1570
Base caliber	1570
Power reserve	40 h
Number of jewels	26
Case
Case material	Yellow gold
Case diameter	36 mm
Water resistance	10 ATM
Crystal	Plexiglass
Dial	Gold
Dial numerals	No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material	Leather
Bracelet color	Steel
Clasp	Fold clasp
Clasp material	Steel
Functions
Date

Description

Stunning example of an Iconic Rolex 1601 Datejust with beautiful Bahrain Defence Force dial and a perfect strong and even case very rarely seen on these 70s datejusts.

The dial is perfect and the case has a a beautiful brushed finish

Recently serviced by my watchmaker the watch is running perfectly and will be supplied with a 2 year warranty

Any questions please as and thanks for looking

Marc

Please note, we speak English, Italian & French so please feel free to call

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M&J Watches Ltd

Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2014

London, United Kingdom

English, French

102 watches sold

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London, United Kingdom

English, French

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Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Datejust 36 with Bahrain Defence Force dial and incredible case with recent service

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