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FS: RARER 18K Rolex 1611 DATEJUST Punched Florentine bezel/band.

Err buddies...here is offering this rare vintage Rolex 1611 DATEJUST ...
with unique factory randomly punched painstakingly by hand to its final finishing on its bezel n bracelet...
This model is probably produced for DATEJUST model only...by Rolex factory master Goldsmith...
NO 2 watches of the same model 1611 would have a fixed pattern of this punched finish feature...

Here are the complete details of this honest watch...

Wrist Shots:



Watch n Dial: Rarely seen Black Matte finishing dial surface with Gold applied hour stick markers...
n All prints are in WHITE...n absolutely original to the watch...
There is absolutely NO loss of prints or lume plots on its dial...










Case Ref 1611: The engravings between the lugs...
of Reference nos. n Serial nos. in 4.0mil are clear n crisps...
with some partially worn alphabets of "REDISTERED DESIGN" due to abrasion with its 53 ELs..
but still legible...

The case has not been repolished as far as O can see...
still retaining factory original shape...n finishing...
although the entire case n band have signs of scratches n dings...
from prior regular usage since 1983 or 1984 or so...

Case Back n Internal stamps: These are clear n crisps...
with no sign of prior service markings inside the caseback...




Matching Punched Florentine 18K Jubilee Bracelet:

This unique Jubilee band with 19 links...
is in fair wear n tear conditions..
consistent with its age n usage fitted to the watch originally.

The band is however not overly stretched as seen from these pictures setup at max. stretch.
The connecting links are painstakingly punched by hand...
from Rolex master goldsmiths...are still thick n not overly worn..

Only the underneath sections that was aligned to where the clasps hinge rubs...
n comes in contact with..whilst being worn on the wrist...
are showing the sign of wear n tear...from the regular usage.







Cal 1570 Movement: This movement is still running in good pace...without hisses or misses..
but O thinks it should be due for a good servicing...

Case Size: 36mm as it should be...
Since O likes the look of the Dome Plexi...
the watch has had a replacement Dome Plexi fitted..
The original Cyclope Plexi remains to be shipped with this watch.

Rolex Gold n France Import Hallmarks: originally there are...
5 in Total Rolex/Geneva Gold Hallmarks on the caseback lugs n cover..





UV Shot: All Lumes on Dial n Hands are still luminous under UV light source...
as it should be...

Group Shot: Showing the uniqueness of the punched Florentine bezel n band finishing...

As is O is Selling price this lovely 1611 for USD 9,800 Or your best offer would be considered...
Selling Price is inclusive of shipping by DHL or FEDEX...but excludes Insurance.

Payment in USD by Wire Transfer only.
Return in the same conditions as delivered is acceptable,
if the watch is found to be not as described in here,
n notified within 1 day of its delivery/arrival.

More pictures available n can be sent by email or via Whatsapp.

Thanks very much for looking...
Thanks very much to Chronocentric for the space..

Best regards
Orchi.

Orchipalar@gmail.com

Or by Whatsapp would be fine as well.

Cell phones: +62 823 2244 2244 Or +6016 264 2444, or +6016 328 0244

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