A superb 1978 Rolex Datejust reference 1601, professionally refinished using its original components and presented in exceptional condition throughout. This is about as close as you can realistically get to the appearance of a new watch while retaining the character and architecture of a vintage four-digit Datejust.
The real attraction is the dial. The original stepped pie-pan dial has been professionally refinished in a beautiful sunburst finish with a very subtle salmon tone. Depending on the light it moves between pale champagne, silver and warm salmon, giving the watch far more character than a conventional silver DateJust. Applied baton hour markers, matching hands and the framed date aperture complete the classic 1601 layout.
The stainless-steel Oyster case measures 36mm excluding the crown and has been professionally refinished. Its original 18ct white-gold fluted bezel has been professionally recut, restoring the crisp definition of the fluting and giving the watch a particularly sharp appearance.
The original Rolex Jubilee bracelet has also been professionally repinned, removing the excessive stretch commonly found on bracelets of this age while retaining the original bracelet components. The result is a vintage Datejust that feels remarkably tight and fresh on the wrist.
The 1978 serial places this firmly within the final years of the four-digit Datejust era. The reference 1601 is particularly desirable for its acrylic crystal and distinctive stepped “pie-pan” dial, features lost when Rolex moved into the later five-digit generation.
The watch is accompanied by a period-correct Rolex presentation box together with a collection of period Datejust literature and leaflets, adding considerably to the overall presentation.
A particularly striking example of the reference 1601: 36mm proportions, original components, 18ct white-gold bezel, beautifully executed salmon-effect sunburst pie-pan dial and a properly restored Jubilee bracelet. A vintage Datejust that has been professionally brought back to an exceptionally crisp standard while retaining its original parts.
A superb 1978 Rolex Datejust reference 1601, professionally refinished using its original components and presented in exceptional condition throughout. This is about as close as you can realistically get to the appearance of a new watch while retaining the character and architecture of a vintage four-digit Datejust.
The real attraction is the dial. The original stepped pie-pan dial has been professionally refinished in a beautiful sunburst finish with a very subtle salmon tone. Depending on the light it moves between pale champagne, silver and warm salmon, giving the watch far more character than a conventional silver DateJust. Applied baton hour markers, matching hands and the framed date aperture complete the classic 1601 layout.
The stainless-steel Oyster case measures 36mm excluding the crown and has been professionally refinished. Its original 18ct white-gold fluted bezel has been professionally recut, restoring the crisp definition of the fluting and giving the watch a particularly sharp appearance.
The original Rolex Jubilee bracelet has also been professionally repinned, removing the excessive stretch commonly found on bracelets of this age while retaining the original bracelet components. The result is a vintage Datejust that feels remarkably tight and fresh on the wrist.
The 1978 serial places this firmly within the final years of the four-digit Datejust era. The reference 1601 is particularly desirable for its acrylic crystal and distinctive stepped “pie-pan” dial, features lost when Rolex moved into the later five-digit generation.
The watch is accompanied by a period-correct Rolex presentation box together with a collection of period Datejust literature and leaflets, adding considerably to the overall presentation.
A particularly striking example of the reference 1601: 36mm proportions, original components, 18ct white-gold bezel, beautifully executed salmon-effect sunburst pie-pan dial and a properly restored Jubilee bracelet. A vintage Datejust that has been professionally brought back to an exceptionally crisp standard while retaining its original parts.
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