Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Dec 12, 2025
LOT 37
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1601, DATEJUST, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,800 - 4,700 / HKD 27,100 - 45,200 / USD 3,500 - 5,800 / JPY 550,000 - 910,000
A very fine and iconic, self winding wristwatch, silver dial, white gold bezel
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model DateJust
Reference 1601
Year circa 1966
Case No. 1518500
Bracelet Rolex Oyster stainless steelbracelet, length approx 175mm
Diameter 36mm
Caliber 1570
Signature case, dial and movement
Accessories Rolex service card exp. date 08/27 and service box
Notes
Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Datejust Ref. 1601 remains one of Rolex’s most enduring and emblematic creations, the definitive expression of the brand’s philosophy of precision, reliability, and timeless design. Its fluted bezel and elegantly proportioned Oyster case frame a radiant silver dial, whose simplicity and symmetry have come to define modern wristwatch aesthetics.
Powered by the robust calibre 1570, the model reflects Rolex’s mastery in crafting watches of both technical excellence and refined understatement. The harmonious interplay between steel, light, and texture imbues the piece with a quiet sophistication.
An icon of postwar elegance, the Ref. 1601 stands as a cornerstone of the Rolex legacy: a watch that transcends trends, embodying the pure essence of the Oyster Perpetual spirit.
Provenance
Property of an Italian collector