A warm and elegant example of Rolex’s iconic Datejust, this reference 1601/3 features a steel and yellow gold case paired with a sunburst champagne dial—capturing the essence of vintage Rolex styling from the early 1970s.
Details:
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Reference: 1601/3
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Year: ca. 1972
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Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel
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Dial: Brownish sunburst with gold stick markers and matching hands
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Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575, automatic with date
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Bracelet: Two-tone Jubilee bracelet with Rolex-signed clasp
Set Includes:
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Watch only (no box or papers)
Condition:
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Well-preserved vintage condition with signs of honest wear
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Dial and hands showing attractive aging and warm patina
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Bracelet shows stretch, consistent with age
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Case has minor surface wear but retains defined lines
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Movement runs well with smooth date function
This 1601/3 embodies the timeless appeal of the Datejust in its most classic two-tone execution—an everyday vintage Rolex with unmistakable charm.
