WHAT IS SPECIAL
This is an exceptional Rolex Datejust wristwatch from 1977, reference 1601/8, crafted in 18k yellow gold and fitted with a captivating lapis lazuli dial. Stone dials such as lapis lazuli are highly prized for their rarity and inherent fragility; examples preserved in excellent condition command a significant premium.
Lapis lazuli is renowned for its deep blue tones interspersed with golden flecks, exuding a timeless elegance that recalls ancient civilizations. Celebrated by Renaissance painters for its rich pigment, the stone gives each dial a singular character. Owing to the natural presence of calcite and pyrite inclusions, no two lapis lazuli dials are ever exactly alike.