The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and most beloved Rolex watches ever made. Launched in 1945, it has remained a timeless classic, instantly recognizable as an item of advanced quality and functional design. The Datejust’s exemplary style makes it an extremely versatile choice, worn just as easily with a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt. The Datejust would make a wonderful starting point for a new vintage collector and is always a great addition to an expanding collection.
This specific 1972 Datejust Ref. 1601 retains its original Grey "pie-pan" stick marker dial and is in excellent condition with its original Jubilee bracelet and white gold fluted bezel. This piece would make a great start for a new vintage collector, or be a great addition to an expanding collection. We love the early Rolex Datejust for its simplicity and its classic sophistication.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDJ1601-72/8 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Datejust | |
| Model | 1601 | |
| Serial | 29XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Grey | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex "Rolled-Link" Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent case is incredibly crisp, showing sharp angles in the case geometry and pronounced finishing throughout. The case exhibits minimal signs of previous polishing and gentle signs of use. The white gold fluted bezel is unpolished and is in exceptional condition with minimal signs of previous use. The case back also retains crisp finishing. The Rolex rolled-link Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces features a servcie 62510H clasp and retains 22 links that show normal stretch for the age and style of the bracelet, the bracelet will fit up to a 7 3/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original grey sunburst "pie-pan" dial is in very well-preserved condition, showing no damage and some very gentle signs of age at the edge of the dial that doesn't effect the watches aesthetic value. The tritium lume plots have achieved a warm creamy patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under U.V. light. The original tritium hands match the dial perfect and exhibit some subtle oxidation but no degradation when inspection under U.V. light. The metallic date wheel is original with open 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.
