Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite 1968

The warm gold fluted bezel and matching gold hands create a refined contrast against the vivid malachite. It’s paired with same year correct Jubilee bracelet it´s a match that rarely can be found.

The Rolex 1601 with malachite dial is more than a watch—it’s a wearable work of art that captures the spirit of vintage Rolex with a bold, organic twist.

– wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference –

DIAL:

• original never touched Malachite stone dial in great condition
• dial has several hairline cracks, but hardly noticeable with the pure eye
• original hands & crown

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex 18k yellow gold Jubilee Bracelet (4/68) with some more stretch is fitting up to 18.5 cm wrist size / 2.7 mm thick
• original Rolex 18k yellow gold clasp

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back from Genex SA
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 11.7 mm thick
• year: 1968
• reference: 1601
• total weight: 112 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2025
• +5 sec/d / 260°
• No movement pictures, because it was pressure tested.