Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone 1972 - A Vintage Icon Built for Daily Wear
If you're searching for a vintage watch that pairs timeless design with daily reliability, the Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 is an undeniable classic — offering the perfect blend of form, function, and heritage.
This 1972 example features a crisp golden linen pie pan dial in flawless condition, enhanced by a beautifully aged luminous layout and classic fluted bezel with a warm patina — all housed in a robust 36mm Oyster case with sharp lugs and strong lines.
Inside, the watch is powered by the legendary Rolex Caliber 1570, known for its accuracy and durability — the same movement that helped define Rolex as a benchmark of precision timekeeping.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched golden linen pie pan dial in flawless condition
- original hands & crown
- original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
CASE:
- good overall condition, showing some traces of use
- 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
- 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 11.7 mm thick
- year: 1972
- reference: 1601
- total weight: 54 g
MOVEMENT:
- Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
- 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 03/2026
- -3 sec/d / 260°
BOX & PAPERS:
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GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1381