Why This Watch Matters This reference 1601 has exactly what a nice vintage Datejust should: a great dial, patinated lume, and tight Jubilee bracelet. The Full Story There is no need to present the Datejust, one the most ubiquitous Rolex models. Given the large production realized, and their proven resilience, they are not so hard to find, but condition is the keyword here. The dial particularly contributes to overall condition when it is spotless, and when it still offers all the original lume dots. The case deserves some attention too, as its line should match the angles of the white-gold bezel from the reference 1601, as it does here. It is even better if it comes on the intended bracelet, the Jubilee that Rolex had launched in 1945 for its 40th Anniversary. The combination of all these prerequisites here will make sure that you end up with a killer Datejust. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: DatejustReference: 1601Year: Circa 1969Case No: 1946564Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 36mm diameter; 12mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: NoLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Caliber 1570 automatic-winding movementBracelet/Strap: 1969 Rolex folded Jubilee bracelet reference 6251H with endlinks reference 55Lug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This Datejust offers a great case with well-preserved lugs, they were definitely not over-polished. The silver dial does not exhibit any major defects, and all of its lume dots are present and whole, with the same patina as on the hands. The folded Rolex Jubilee bracelet is in great condition, and it may very well be original to the watch as it was also produced in 1969. This is a Datejust that does absolutely not look like it is 47 years old, and wears beautifully on the wrist.
