Our Ro-ex Datejust 1601 from 1969features a rare and poeticOnyx dial— often misattributed as “Obsidian” — that has developed an extraordinary natural patina. Onyx dials were known for their sleek minimalism, but this one tells a different story: a rich black canvas crossed by a streak of lighter tone and texture that conjures imagery of acomet racing through a night skyor acelestial Milky Way. The result is a trueone-of-one— no two aged Onyx dials ever patinate the same.
Crafted in18k yellow gold, this Datejust is fitted with itsoriginal Ro-ex Jubilee braceletfrom 1969, adding timeless refinement to this cosmic rarity. Inside beats the reliableautomatic Ro-ex Cal. 1570, freshly serviced and ready to endure.
Often also considered to be an "Obsidian" dial these are in fact are patinated Onyx dials. Read the full story here:
