Rolex Datejust*** 1601 Yellow Gold 18K*** 1965

Rolex Datejust 1601 Yellow Gold 18K 1965

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ROLEX Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Datejust with Champagne Pie-Pan Dial Ref. 1601, mint condition, 1965
Serial # 1866XXX
Circa: 1965

DESCRIPTION:
Mint condition vintage Rolex Datejust in 18K Yellow Gold with champagne piepan dial, nice size and running well

MOVEMENT:
Caliber 1570, Self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels

DIAL:
Great condition champagne pie-pan dial with, gold applied baton hour markers and beveled date aperture at 3 o’clock. T SWISS T at the bottom.

CASE:
36mm, great condition 18K Yellow Gold with fluted bezel and acrylic glass with loupe for date at 3 o’clock

BRACELET: Vintage leather strap with original gold plated Rolex buckle

MANUFACTURER: Rolex

NOTES:
The Datejust is considered to be one of the most classic and iconic models of Rolex. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust was the first wristwatch with a chronometer movement featuring an automatic calendar and a first to jump precisely at midnight. It was also the world's first fully waterproof wristwatch with automatic winding and central seconds-hand. The size of 36mm in diameter, the shape of the Oyster case and the cyclops that magnifies the date window by 2.5 times are the hallmarks of future Rolex models. The Datejust is still the king of vintage watches as it offers a story, a reliable automatic movement and the date. Essentially, it satisfies all essential criteria one is looking for in a vintage Rolex and is a perfect heirloom.