The most distinct feature of the reference 1601, which helps sets it apart from all subsequent Datejust references, is its “pie pan” dial that slopes downward towards the outer edge where it meets the case. 1575 movements, and some time around the very early 1970s, hacking was added to the caliber 1575. These thinner movements replaced the previous “Bubble Back” generation and ushered in a new era of Datejust watches produced for nearly twenty years. Depending on their year of production, reference 1601 watches were fitted with either caliber 1565 or cal.
The reference 1601 is the solid gold or Rolesor (two-tone) version of the men’s Datejust all stainless steel variants were assigned either ref. At 36mm in diameter, and with a fluted bezel and Cyclops magnification lens on the acrylic crystal above the date display, the reference 1601 checks all the boxes for classic vintage Rolex design traits. Manufactured throughout the entirety of 1960s and most of the 1970s, the reference 1601 is the quintessential Datejust watch with a distinctly vintage look and feel. The reference 1601 is the archetype of the vintage Rolex Datejust. Strap/Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet or Jubilee Bracelet Materials: Stainless Steel & Gold Solid Goldįunctions: Time w/ Running Seconds, Date Displayīezel: Fixed, Fluted Style, Yellow or White GoldĬrystal: Acrylic w/ Cyclops Magnification Lens
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