Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Datejust, Ref. 1601 Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1972
Lot Closed
May 11, 12:24 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Datejust, Ref. 1601
Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 1972
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'116'321
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 3'051'970
Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 36 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 210 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Datejust is one of the best known pieces in Rolex's repertoire. Introduced in the 1940s, it was first exclusively produced in yellow gold but given its success Rolex soon started experimenting with different material variations. A reliable and versatile piece, this Rolex Datejust reference 1601 combines stainless steel and yellow gold and its 36mm size makes this watch a highly wearable piece, perfect for any occasion.