What We Fancy

The Rolex Datejust is a staple in the legendary brands history. Finding good condition steel Datejust variants isn’t all that difficult. But finding a solid gold variant is. This eample dates to 1970 and is in excellent condition.

Brand: Rolex

Model: Datejust reference 1601

Case: 36mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm tall, 11mm thick, 18k solid yellow gold, cyclops crystal, signed screw-down crown, fluted bezel, screw-down case back, serial 2388xxx 70’

Movement: Rolex caliber 1570, automatic, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Glossy Chestnut Alligator from Hodinkee (MSRP: $225), 20mm lug width

Features: Champage sunburst stepped dial, raised gold baton hour markers, gold baton handset, fluted bezel, cyclops crystal, signed screw-down crown, screw-down case back, date window, applied logo, tritium lume, solid gold case, circa 1970

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In overall excellent original condition. The dial is excellent with no defects of anykind. The case is very good with no major dents or scratches and no signs of any overpolishing. The movement has been serviced and keeps excellent time when tested on the machine.

Backed by our one-year repair warranty. To trade in your watch towards this purchase or to make arrangements for purchase via wire, check/ cash to save on fees, please send us a message or email.