Why This Watch Matters The classic Datejust never goes out of style. This reference 1601, with its sharp fluted white-gold bezel and shimmery silvered dial, is in fantastic condition and looks just as cool today as it did 50 years ago. The Full Story The Datejust is the bread and butter of Rolex watches. These watches are chronometer certified, waterproof, and are have near-perfect aesthetic balance. The reference 1601 you see here features a gleaming silvered dial with applied wide-stick indexes, full lume plots, the characteristic white-gold sharp fluted bezel, and a stainless-steel case.The Datejust continues to be a Rolex staple and has the ability to transition through the decades. This one is no different. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: DatejustReference: 1601Year: 1966Case No: 1430xxxMaterial: Stainless SteelDimensions: diameter 36mm; thickness 12mmSapphire Crystal: NoLume: TritiumCaliber: Caliber 1570 automatic-winding movementBracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Aged Moss Green Leather Watch StrapLug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know It doesn’t get much better than this Reference 1601. The case is in great condition with the exception of some light scratches underneath the lugs. As expected, the case has been previously polished, and the serial number is slightly worn down between the lugs. The white-gold bezel still has the same sheen that it had when it left the factory. The dial has aged perfectly and has full lume plots. The hands have very minor signs of oxidation but it is only visible through a loupe. Overall this watch is an incredibly nice example of a 1960s Datejust.
