The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and most beloved Rolex watches ever made, even though the Datejust was launched in 1945 it has remained a timeless classic and is instantly recognizable as an item of refined quality and functional design. The Datejust can be worn just as easily with a suit as it can be with jeans and a tee-shirt. The Datejust would make a great start for a new vintage collector, or be a great addition to an expanding collection.
This specific 1967 Datejust ref. 1601-3 retains its original and rare non-luminous silver "pie-pan" dial and original engine turned bezel, perfectly suited for everyday wear. This piece would make a great start for a new vintage collector, or be a great addition to an expanding collection. We love the early Rolex Datejust for its simplicity and its classic sophistication.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDJ16031 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Datejust | |
| Model | 1601-3 | |
| Serial | 16XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Silver "Non-Luminous" | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex Rolled-Link Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent case appears to have been very lightly polished in its past and retains thick and symmetrical lugs that show light signs of use. The stainless steel engine turned bezel is in wonderful unpolished condition and display light signs of use. The original Rolex 6251H rolled-link Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces retains 22 links that exhibit normal stretch for the style and age of the bracelet.
DIAL & HANDS
The silver sunburst "pie-pan" non-luminous dial is exceptionally well preserved, exhibiting no damage and almost no signs of age. The original solid hands are also in excellent condition with the sweep-seconds hand displaying some light oxidation. The metallic date wheel is original with closed 6's and 9's, which is correct for this era.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time, previous service history is unknown.
