Why This Watch Matters In our opinion, a simple steel Datejust 1601 is the perfect watch for any occasion. This example with its white-gold fluted bezel and black indexes further proves that less is more. The Full Story Here at HODINKEE, we can’t seem to let go of the Datejust. Sure, we see them often, but at the end of the day, the Datejust is a really great watch, and this 1601 is just that. The example we have here features a sturdy, steel Oyster case with a white-gold fluted bezel and a Jubilee bracelet. The dial is nearly perfect and has a silvery sheen, accented by applied stick indexes in black, further setting this watch apart from the pack. This is a fantastic Datejust that won’t disappoint. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: DatejustReference: 1601Year: Circa 1977Case No: 5215xxxMaterial: Stainless steelDimensions: 36 mm diameter; 12 mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: No, plexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: 1570 automatic movement Bracelet/Strap: Rolex stainless-steel Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp (No. 62510 H); end-links, No. 555Lug Width: 20 mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This watch is in very good condition. The case has some minor scuffs from normal wear, and may have been polished in the past. The outside of the top left lug has a visible scratch from changing the bracelet, and the bottom right lug has some marks as well. The best part about this watch is the dial, which has no flaws and a brilliant sheen to it. The tritium lume plots are full and not bruised.
