Why This Watch Matters Two-tone is back, and this fact is further proven with this attractive Datejust. This is a bit more daring than its full steel counterpart, and the yellow-gold dial looks great with the contrasting black indexes. The Full Story An emblematic watch from Rolex, the Datejust came in a multitude of configurations, from the precious examples in solid gold to the more rugged ones in stainless steel. The reference 1601 here falls in between the two with a stainless-steel case, and a yellow-gold dial and fluted bezel – a throwback to the 1970s. Another thing to note is the applied black baton indexes, which you don’t see often. Pair this watch with a black NATO strap and you have one badass Datejust. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: DatejustReference: 1601Year: 1975Case No: 3875XXXMaterial: Two-Tone, Stainless Steel and Yellow GoldDimensions: 36 mm diameter; 12 mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: NoLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Caliber 1570 automatic-winding movementBracelet/Strap: Black NATO Strap with gold-plated buckleLug Width: 20 mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know The case exhibits signs of a previous light polishing as well as light scratches, particularly on the lugs, which is standard with previous wear. The dial is almost perfect with the exception of three small specks visible only through a loupe. The pronounced black indexes are crisp, and the lume plots are full. The included NATO strap is not original to the watch but matches accordingly.
