Rolex Datejust, ref. 1601, circa 1972
The timeless, classic and elegant Rolex Datejust in 36mm is a must-have in any collection and one of the best starting piece. This specific piece dates from circa 1972 and is sold with its full original set. With its stunning silver dial, Jubilee bracelet and white gold fluted bezel, this is probably the most sought-after and timeless Datejust configuration.
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/ Brand
Rolex
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/ Year
circa 1972
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/ Serial
30438xx
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/ Reference
1601
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/ Material
Steel
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/ Size
36mm
about the watch
In the rich and long history of Rolex, not many model lines can pride themselves in being as significant as the Datejust. Born in 1945, the Datejust has seen many variations of cases, bracelets, and dials combinations.
This specific timepiece, with its silver dial, fluted white gold bezel and jubilee bracelet, remains probably one of the most sought-after and versatile timepieces of all time. This magnificent shiny sunburst dial is also unique in that it is a "cern" dial, meaning that the indexes and hands are black, and therefore carry no tritium. This lends a great deal of charm to the piece, not least because it's a relatively rare dial. What's more, this watch comes complete with its original set of papers. Finding a 1601 with its original guarantee papers is rare enough. But to get hold of a 1601 with its entire original set, as delivered with the watch at the time, is becoming extremely uncommon and makes it the perfect Datejust for vintage collectors. This piece is the perfect starting point for a collection and a must-have for any serious watch enthusiast.
