Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Papers for sale

Description ▲

Thanks to its excellent condition, it is really hard to believe that this Rolex Datejust 1601 is already 50 years old. The timepiece was produced in 1973 and sold on December 20, 1974 in Buenos Aires, Argentina for 7300 pesos. This information comes from the original Rolex guarantee and the original invoice, which still exists today.

The watch features a silver-colored sunburst step dial housed in a stainless steel case with fluted white gold bezel: a combination that will always remain as stylish and appealing regardless of current watch fashion trends.

Furthermore, the watch is accompanied by the original Rolex Jubilee bracelet, which is also in great condition.

Overall, this is a collectible vintage Datejust that retains its value, exudes timeless elegance and guarantees a lifelong reliability thanks to its robust movement. It is no coincidence that a Vintage Rolex Datejust is one of the most popular vintage watches that are not only kept in safes but also worn on wrists.

Condition report
Dial: excellent silver-colored step dial with absolutely flawless sunburst finish - slight patina dots at 11 o'clock (only visible under 10x loupe) - original tritium luminous material in markers and hands - signed with "σ T SWISS T σ" (Sigma dial).

Case: stainless steel Oyster case - sharp lugs - intact sunburst finish on the lugs - hardly any signs of wear - clearly legible numbers between the lugs - original screw-down Rolex Twinlock crown - perfectly preserved fluted white gold bezel.

Movement: very robust and reliable automatic Rolex caliber 1570 - values on the timegrapher: rate: +2s/day, amplitude: 299, beat error: 0.2.

Bracelet: stainless steel Jubilee bracelet - slight stretch - reference 62510H - clasp code O4 (1990) - endlinks 555B.

Serial number: 3489xxx (1973)

Int.Exe.: 65320

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Datejust

Reference: 1601

Functions: date - central second - COSC certified chronometer - hacking second - screw-down crown - hour and minute - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: silver

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Delivery Contents: Papers - original invoice

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 36mm

Caliber name: Rolex 1570

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1973

Stock No.: PTV1948

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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