Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone from 1970 on a wrist on black background. 36mm wide in Two-tone gold/stainless steel with Rolex Caliber 1570, Flawless gold pie pan dial and Two-tone Jubilee bracelet.

Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone gold-steel from 1970 on a wrist on a blurred background.

Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone 1974

Name: Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone 1974
Brand: Rolex
SKU: #1265
Price: 5500.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone 1974 - 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 1974 example features a crisp golden pie pan dial in flawless condition, enhanced by a beautifully aged luminous layout and classic fluted bezel — 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 pie pan dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown
original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

BRACELET & CLASP:

original Rolex yellow gold/stainless steel Jubilee service Bracelet from 2001 with some slight stretch is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size (links can be removed) / 2.7 mm thick
original Rolex stainless steel clasp

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor 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) / 11.7 mm thick
year: 1974
reference: 1601
total weight: 93 g

MOVEMENT:

Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 10/2025
+4 sec/d / 260°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1265

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.