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Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite from 1968 on a wrist. 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite green Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original green Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Dial. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Dial. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Dial. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Dial. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Dial. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Case with crown. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Case. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Case back. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Jubilee bracelet. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite clasp. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Jubilee clasp. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.
Closeup Photo of a Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite Jubilee bracelet. From 1968, 36mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Original Malachite Dial, Automatic Caliber 1570 and Original Jubilee Bracelet.

Rolex 1601 Datejust 18k Malachite 1968

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Nature’s Rarest Signature — Malachite Meets the Rolex Datejust

Few vintage Rolex watches command presence like this: a 1968 Datejust Ref. 1601 in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring an extraordinary Malachite stone dial — one of the rarest and most visually captivating dial variants ever fitted to the iconic model.

Each Malachite dial is cut from natural stone, meaning no two are alike. This example showcases rich green banding and deep organic texture, made even more striking by the warmth of the fluted gold bezel and matching gold hands. Though faint hairline cracks are visible upon close inspection — typical for Malachite — the dial retains a bold and cohesive visual impact.

Completing the piece is a same-year 1968 solid gold Jubilee bracelet (ref. 4/68), a nearly impossible pairing to source. With its refined proportions, legendary automatic Caliber 1570, and unmistakable presence, this Datejust isn’t just a Rolex — it’s a statement of individuality and rarity.

- 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.

BOX & PAPERS:

  • GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
  • GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #953

Rolex

No other name in watchmaking carries the same quiet power as Rolex. For over a century, it has stood as a symbol of precision, durability, and refined confidence. But beyond the fame and functionality lies a more intimate story — one told through the understated elegance of its dress watches and classic references.

At GOLDAMMER, we are drawn to the timelessness of vintage Rolex models — not just for what they represent, but for how they make you feel. The effortless sophistication of the Cellini, with its pure, minimalist form. The iconic balance of the Datejust, where utility meets enduring style. The quiet charm of the Oyster Perpetual, with its clean dial symmetry and everyday versatility. And of course, the rarely-seen elegance of vintage Rolex Genève pieces — snapshots of mid-century refinement, crafted with care and never made to shout.

These are vintage watches for those who move through the world with intention. No need for oversized cases or complicated bezels — just beautifully proportioned design, superior mechanics, and a legacy you can feel in every detail.

To wear a vintage Rolex is to appreciate subtlety over spectacle. It’s for the collector who sees beauty in a brushed silver dial, a fluted bezel catching the light, or the perfect serif on an old “Superlative Chronometer” script. Someone who understands that true luxury lives in restraint.

These pieces don’t follow trends — they define timelessness.

And when you wear a Rolex Cellini or an early Datejust, you're not just wearing a watch.

You’re wearing a piece of personal history — perfectly preserved, deeply considered, and ready to begin a new chapter on your wrist.

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