Rolex Datejust 36 Vintage Datejust Ref. 1601 - rare blue “wide boy” sigma dial from 1972 We are proud to offer this beautiful Rolex Vintage Datejust Ref. 1601 with rare blue “wide boy” sigma dial from 1972. The rare blue dial with sunray finish is exceptionally well preserved.
Dial, crown, caseback, movement and bracelet signed. The case remains sharp and the watch and comes with 12 months warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS ; CONDITION REPORT; please refer to the high resolution pictures to assess the condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601. The serial number 3’080’xxx dates the production to approx. 1972. Inventory Number: 240521-4
DIAL+HANDS: original blue sigma dial in very good condition.. The lume dots are present and show a very attractive beige-brown patina. The lume dot at 6 shows some lume loss. All writing is crisp. The date wheel is clean.
The original handset is in very good condition. The tritium lume on the hands is intact and has aged to a similar tone as the lume dots.
When activated with UV light, the lume dots and the hands glow and then fade off.
BEZEL: white gold bezel in good condition with light signs of use consistent with the age of the watch.
CRYSTAL: Plexy crystal in very good condition
CASE: 36 mm stainless steel case in good condition with signs of use consistent with the age of the watch. The lugs are well defined. The reference and the serial number engravings between the lugs are crisp.
The lug-to-lug size is 43 mm, lug width 20 mm, thickness including crystal approx. 12 mm.
CASEBACK: the original stainless caseback shows light surface marks. The inner caseback is factory engraved and carries the reference number.
CROWN: Rolex Twinlock screw down crown
MOVEMENT and FUNCTION: clean and fully functional cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, 19800 bph. The movement runs strong and keeps good time.
BRACELET: Rolex Jubilee bracelet 6251H with 55 end links. The bracelet shows stretch as usual with vintage Jubilee bracelets. It fits a wrist of approx. 19.5cm / 7.5 inches.
ACCESSORIES: Saffiano Leather watch roll. A vintage Rolex Inner and outer box is available upon request
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide 12 months guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions.
Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or personal viewing by appointment.Shipping: insured and registered parcels by Swiss postal service, DHL or Fedex.
Terms of sale:
The large, clear unaltered pictures are an important part of the description. Please look carefully and feel free to ask questions.
We check the watch to be certain it runs when listed and we re-check before shipping. There is no warranty on the accuracy of the watch. Please note that vintage watches are in general not considered waterproof.
Returns only accepted within 3 days of receipt if the watch is not as described and pictured and it is returned in the same exact condition as it was sold. Refunds will only be made upon a full inspection and will amount to the purchase price minus shipping and handling costs. Buyer is responsible for the return postage, insurance, and safe delivery of the watch back to me.
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