Datejust 36
Vintage Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with Jubilee bracelet, silver dial, white gold bezel from approx. 1975, 3.9 million series
In stock
36 mm
Watch Only
Steel
1975
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Condition
(1) Very good
MaterialStainless steel
GlassPlexiglass
BezelStainless steel
Diameter36
Diamond settingNone
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Movement
Automatic
FunctionsDate
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Material
Stainless steel
Clasp typeFolding clasp
Clasp materialStainless steel
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Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Chrono24
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12-month mechanical warranty
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Simple, personalised returns process
Vintage Datejust 1601
Case and Material
The Rolex Datejust reference 1601 features a 36 mm stainless steel Oyster case. A characteristic feature of this vintage version is the fluted white gold bezel. The case is equipped with the acrylic crystal typical for this generation. The serial number in the 3.9 million range dates the watch to approximately 1975.
Dial and Special Features
The silver dial is equipped with applied hour markers and centrally positioned hour, minute, and second hands. At 3 o’clock is the typical date display with the Rolex Cyclops lens.
Bracelet and Clasp
The watch is equipped with the classic Rolex Jubilee stainless steel bracelet. The five-link bracelet with polished center links and brushed outer links is one of the characteristic features of the Datejust.
Movement
Inside beats an automatic Rolex manufacture caliber. The mechanical self-winding movement features a date display and a central seconds hand.
Condition and accessories
The watch is in lightly worn condition, has been carefully inspected by our watchmakers, and is sold with a 1-year technical warranty.
Special Features & Historical Context
Reference 1601 is one of the classic vintage versions of the Rolex Datejust and was produced over several decades. The combination of a stainless steel case, fluted white gold bezel, silver dial, and Jubilee bracelet corresponds to the traditional design of the Datejust. This particular example, with its serial number in the 3.9 million range, dates from approximately 1975.
Timeless design, impeccable quality in every respect, and an annual increase in value make Rolex watches daily companions and portable assets.
As the first hermetically sealed watch in history, Rolex, with its Oyster case, which has been widely copied to this day, began its triumph around the world, and legendary models such as the Submariner, GMT-Master, Explorer, and the classic Datejust have remained virtually unchanged in appearance since their introduction.
Only in recent years has Rolex begun to minimally adapt to current trends in watch design, exceeding the 40mm case diameter limit with its sports models.
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