Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver 1973

Name: Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver 1973
Brand: Rolex
SKU: #1266
Price: 5500.0 EUR
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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 2004

CASE:

great overall condition, showing traces of use (unpolished)
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: 81 g

MOVEMENT:

Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 11/2025
-1 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1266

Rolex

No other name in watchmaking carries the same quiet power as Rolex. For over a century, it has stood as a symbol of precision, durability, and refined confidence. But beyond the fame and functionality lies a more intimate story — one told through the understated elegance of its dress watches and classic references.

At GOLDAMMER, we are drawn to the timelessness of vintage Rolex models — not just for what they represent, but for how they make you feel. The effortless sophistication of the Cellini, with its pure, minimalist form. The iconic balance of the Datejust, where utility meets enduring style. The quiet charm of the Oyster Perpetual, with its clean dial symmetry and everyday versatility. And of course, the rarely-seen elegance of vintage Rolex Genève pieces — snapshots of mid-century refinement, crafted with care and never made to shout.

These are vintage watches for those who move through the world with intention. No need for oversized cases or complicated bezels — just beautifully proportioned design, superior mechanics, and a legacy you can feel in every detail.

To wear a vintage Rolex is to appreciate subtlety over spectacle. It’s for the collector who sees beauty in a brushed silver dial, a fluted bezel catching the light, or the perfect serif on an old “Superlative Chronometer” script. Someone who understands that true luxury lives in restraint.

These pieces don’t follow trends — they define timelessness.

And when you wear a Rolex Cellini or an early Datejust, you're not just wearing a watch.

You’re wearing a piece of personal history — perfectly preserved, deeply considered, and ready to begin a new chapter on your wrist.

The buying process for deliveries to outside the European Union - insofar as your destination is relevant for import tax - is handled as followed:

1. You order the watch through our shop or by direct wire transfer

2. We claim the export documents at the German customs (takes 1 working day)

3. We are shipping the watch insured via DHL Express or Fedex (takes 2-3 days to reach your country)

4. You will receive an E-Mail with the requested import taxes from Fedex/DHL Express which you can pay online

5. The watch will be delivered usually within 5 working days (sometimes longer, depending on customs)

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