If you're looking for a vintage watch for daily use, the Rolex Datejust is apparently the first to consider! It combines basically everything you may need on daily basis: outstanding timeless design matching literally any outfit, perfectly balanced 36 mm size, waterproof capabilities of the famous oyster family and of course legendary precision and durability of Rolex automatic chronometer movements. 

This particular piece from 1974 is notable for its yellow gold fluted bezel, a beautiful warm golden colored pie pan dial in flawless condition with perfect lume and a very strong case with sharp edges.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel & yellow gold case with screw-down case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 12.1 mm thick
• year: 1974
• reference: 1601
• total weight: 84 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 08/2024
• -15 sec/d / 240°
• no movement shot, because it's pressure tested

DIAL:

• original never touched golden colored pie pan dial in flawless condition
• original hands and crown
• original and evenly aged tritium lume on hands and dial

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex two tone Oyster Bracelet (14) with some more stretch is fitting up to 18.5 cm wrist size / 2.6 mm thick
• original Rolex steel clasp

 

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #518