Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 - Silver 'Linen' Non-Luminous Dial

Hard to believe - but the Datejust has been around since 1945. It is far older than its bigger and attention-hogging Submariner brethren. The Datejust was Rolex’s idea of the perfect everyday watch. The robustness of the Oyster case, combined with the elegance of an Oyster Perpetual. The ‘4 digit’ series of Datejust are particularly attractive for their pie-pan dials which offer a layer of three-dimensionality to the dials that went away with the advent of quickset date and 5-digit Datejusts. These early Datejusts were available as the 1601, with a fluted white gold bezel, or the 1603, with an engine-turned steel bezel. The 4-Digit Datejusts were also the first series to become available with a myriad of dial colors and case and bracelet materials. This particular piece is a Reference 1601 from circa 1972 and it comes to us in excellent overall condition. The case, matching Jubilee bracelet with blade clasp, and the characteristic white gold 'fluted' bezel all shows signs of professional restoration and present beautifully. Inside, the silver dial features a 'linen' textured surface and also remains in excellent overall condition. The applied indices features black-painted inserts and are complimented by a matching handset with the same contrasting inserts. All in all, this is a watch with a few touches of if you know, you know... And just like any vintage Datejust, it can easily be your one vintage watch or as an additional to a growing collection.