1973 Rolex Datejust Grey Dial St/WG Ref. 1601 (with Certificate)

Model:
Year of issue: 1973
Reference number: 1601
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

The Grey Sigma  Datejusts come in an array of dial colors and versions. The present watch has one of the nicest 'basic' colors, the slate grey. The stainless steel & white gold Datejust blends nicely with the grey dial to a pretty monochrome look but with a touch, the color is really elegant. This watch has seen some wrist time and we believe it was a daily companion of the previous owner. The overall condition of the watch is what we would call raw and genuine brings lots of character. Last but not least this watch is presented with the original punched, dated and stamped Warranty Certificate from Taiwan. This is one great example as a first Rolex which you'll never forget.

SKU 1.2.004
Brand Rolex
Model Datejust Grey dial
Ref. No. 1601
Serial No. 3419XXX
Year 1973
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Very nice vintage condition case that shows some wear from age. Numbers between the lugs are crisp and intact.
Bracelet / Strap Good 6251 Jubilee bracelet with later 72510 clasp
Dial Very good grey Sigma dial with all lumes intact. The lumes on the hands have aged darker than on the dial
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Function Date
Condition Good
Box No
Papers Punched, stamped and dated Warranty Certificate

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE FIRST DATEJUST 1945

The year 1945 saw the birth of the Datejust, the first self‑winding wrist chronometer to indicate the date in a window on the dial. A watch of great distinction, the Datejust was equipped with a Jubilee bracelet created specially for it and a fluted bezel, making it immediately recognisable as a Rolex. It is the pillar of the Oyster collection. Initially for men, it became available in various models for women in the course of the following decade.