Rolex Datejust 1601 Grey Soleil Dial 1940s where the 4 and 0

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

a booklet for the School of Rockets and Artillery and an Astronomical Yearbook for Troop Surveying that includes details on sidereal time and moon phases amongst other information

The second series featured the caliber 12-400

elegant but also a bit aggressive

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 where the 4 and 0We 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