SIGNED ROLEX, DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 1601, CASE NO. 3'689'163, CIRCA 1974

The DateJust is well known for having been a canvas onto which Rolex unleashed an innumerable amount of variations and experiments. Among the most appreciated stylistic exercises, the collector will without a doubt mention the famed hard stone dials. Rolex experimented with a number of different materials for these dials: coral, malachite, marble, fossils and others. The present timepiece features on of the most beautiful and sought after stone dial ever produce by Rolex, the 'Red Jasper' dial.

Jasper is an aggregate gemstone, often consisting of quartz and chalcedony, that is known for its smooth and opaque surface. The vast majority of jasper stones used by Rolex for its precious gemstone dials are made from its dark green variety. Much rarer, though, is this beautiful vibrant red version.