Rolex Datejust 1601 – Silver Dial, 1973 - A Silver Classic for Daily Elegance

The Rolex Datejust is the quintessential vintage Rolex — timeless, versatile, and built to last. Introduced in 1945, the model became an icon of precision and refinement, pairing Rolex’s signature Oyster robustness with everyday sophistication.

This Ref. 1601 from 1973 perfectly embodies that spirit. Its 36 mm stainless steel Oyster case, fluted white gold bezel, and silver sunburst dial create a harmonious balance of form and function. The hour markers, hands, and lume have aged beautifully, giving the watch an understated vintage charm that feels effortlessly wearable today.

Paired with its folded Jubilee bracelet, this Datejust offers the ideal combination of comfort and presence. Inside beats the legendary Rolex Caliber 1570, a chronometer-certified automatic movement known for durability and precision — the same heart that powered Rolex’s professional icons of the era.

Elegant, reliable, and endlessly versatile — this Datejust is the definition of classic Rolex DNA.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver sunburst dial in flawless condition
  
• original hands & crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
  

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex stainless steel folded Jubilee Bracelet with some more stretch is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2.7 mm thick
  
• original Rolex stainless steel service clasp from 2005
  

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back from Genex SA
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 11.5 mm thick
• year: 1973
• reference: 1601
• total weight: 85 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 12/2025
• +3 sec/d / 260°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1311