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Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Blue Dial Gold Bezel Automatic 36mm Watch

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Blue Dial Gold Bezel Automatic 36mm Watch

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Vintage Rolex Datejust 36 – Ref. 1601 (Steel & Yellow Gold / Blue Dial / 36mm)

Specific Watch Details:

  • Year: 1966
  • Condition: Used (Fair) – Shows heavy wear such as scratches, dents, or scuffs. Bracelet or strap may be stretched. Signs of use are clearly visible. Please see photos.
  • Condition Notes: Few marks on the dial. The hands have aged, and both the hands and dial appear to have been relumed. There is an engraving on the caseback.
  • Inclusions: Watch Only
  • Bracelet/Strap: Generic brown leather strap with stainless steel buckle
  • Stock Number: 1437

General Information:

  • Brand: Rolex
  • Family: Datejust
  • Model: Datejust 36
  • Reference Number: 1601
  • Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel, 14k Yellow Gold
  • Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold fluted bezel
  • Crystal: Acrylic
  • Case Back: Closed
  • Case Diameter: 36.00 mm

Dial:

  • Color: Blue
  • Indexes: Index hour markers
  • Hands: Tritium hands
  • Features: Tritium lume

About the Vintage Rolex Datejust 36 – Ref. 1601 (Steel & Yellow Gold / Blue Dial / 36mm):

The Rolex Datejust ref. 1601 is one of the most recognizable vintage Datejust references, combining the collection's timeless 36mm proportions with the classic fluted bezel that has defined the model for generations. Produced throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the ref. 1601 bridges everyday practicality with unmistakable Rolex design.

This example from 1966 features a striking blue dial housed in a stainless steel case with a 14k yellow gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Powering the watch is the dependable Rolex Caliber 1570 automatic movement, one of the brand's most respected vintage calibers. Paired with a brown leather strap, this Datejust offers classic vintage character with a distinctive appearance.

Important Notes:

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