Rolex Datejust 1601 Grey Soleil Dial 1940s elegant but also a bit

elegant but also a bit aggressive

where the 4 and 0 in "40" actually touch—a quirky and highly collectible detail that adds even more vintage character to this already exceptional tool watch

the watch comes with guarantee papers and insurance papers from the original sales transaction

Cartier created its Tank watch in response to Renault's new Tank watches used during World War I

The case is stamped DS&S which stands for D Shackman and Sons who made gold cases in England for Rolex in the 1950s

Rolex Datejust 1601 Grey Soleil Dial 1940s elegant but also a bitWe are always on the lookout for the nicest Datejusts, and this one features a superb grey pie pan style soleil finished dial with crisp white text cream coloured lume and subtle stick markers. The case and white gold bezel are in excellent, strong all round condition. The folded link Jubilee bracelet, reference 6215H, is in very good condition, with a clasp stamped 1 71 and 55 end links. The watch has been fully checked and regulated by our