Reference: 1601
Year: 1974
Case Size: 36mm
Dial: Original silver dial with applied baton indices
Bezel: White gold fluted bezel
Bracelet: Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, excellent condition
Crystal: Acrylic with cyclops lens
Movement: Automatic Rolex calibre
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognisable and enduring dress watches ever produced, combining clean, timeless design with legendary reliability.
This example, reference 1601, dates to 1974 and features a crisp silver dial with applied baton hour markers, paired with the iconic white gold fluted bezel – a hallmark of vintage Datejust models. The proportions are perfect at 36mm, offering understated presence on the wrist with classic mid-century elegance
The standout feature of this piece is its remarkable overall condition. The case remains sharp, the dial exceptionally clean, and the Jubilee bracelet is tight with minimal stretch – a real rarity for a watch of this age.
• 36mm stainless steel Oyster case
• Original silver dial with baton markers
• White gold fluted bezel
• Acrylic crystal with cyclops date magnifier
• Automatic Rolex movement
• Jubilee bracelet in excellent condition
• Screw-down crown for added water resistance
Introduced in the 1960s, the reference 1601 became one of the most popular configurations of the Datejust. It combined the reliability of Rolex’s automatic movement with the elegance of the fluted white gold bezel and Jubilee bracelet. Worn by professionals and tastemakers alike, it perfectly embodies Rolex’s blend of luxury and practicality. Today, well-preserved examples like this are increasingly hard to source.
Reference: 1601
Year: 1974
Case Size: 36mm
Dial: Original silver dial with applied baton indices
Bezel: White gold fluted bezel
Bracelet: Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, excellent condition
Crystal: Acrylic with cyclops lens
Movement: Automatic Rolex calibre
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognisable and enduring dress watches ever produced, combining clean, timeless design with legendary reliability.
This example, reference 1601, dates to 1974 and features a crisp silver dial with applied baton hour markers, paired with the iconic white gold fluted bezel – a hallmark of vintage Datejust models. The proportions are perfect at 36mm, offering understated presence on the wrist with classic mid-century elegance
The standout feature of this piece is its remarkable overall condition. The case remains sharp, the dial exceptionally clean, and the Jubilee bracelet is tight with minimal stretch – a real rarity for a watch of this age.
• 36mm stainless steel Oyster case
• Original silver dial with baton markers
• White gold fluted bezel
• Acrylic crystal with cyclops date magnifier
• Automatic Rolex movement
• Jubilee bracelet in excellent condition
• Screw-down crown for added water resistance
Introduced in the 1960s, the reference 1601 became one of the most popular configurations of the Datejust. It combined the reliability of Rolex’s automatic movement with the elegance of the fluted white gold bezel and Jubilee bracelet. Worn by professionals and tastemakers alike, it perfectly embodies Rolex’s blend of luxury and practicality. Today, well-preserved examples like this are increasingly hard to source.
