Pre-owned Rolex Datejust ref. 1601 from approx. 1976. This classic watch comes with its original boxes and manuals pictured (no original guarantee paper). The steel Oyster case is 36mm in diameter. Fitted with plastic crystal, Jubilee bracelet and fluted white gold bezel the watch adapts easily to any occasion. Watch is running well and accurately and the last service has been done in 2020. The case is somewhat rounded, but there is a good contrast between polished and brushed finishes.
Details
Rolex Datejust
Case ref. 1601.
Case material stainless steel.
Movement cal. 1570, mechanical automatic winding movement with date.
Bracelet no. 62510H, material st. steel.
Watch is not water resistant.
Case diameter approximately 36 mm without crown.
Size between lugs: 20 mm (strap attachment).
Fits wrist (diameter): 190 mm (19,0cm) and less.
Functions: Time, date, central seconds, automatic winding movement.
Dial and hands condition: good, small scratches/marks or scratches visible to bare eye, lume cracked and quite strongly patinated.
Case condition: moderate, lightly refinished & cleaned, some scratches and marks and fairly rounded from previous polishings (especially caseback, check also the mark on case side at 1-2 o'clock).
Bracelet condition: moderate, has some scratches/marks, stretched between links.
Movement condition: good (service recommended within next 3-4 years) professionally serviced in 2020 and working as should.
Glass condition: good, plexiglass, some tiny scratches.
Guarantee: The watch is running well and working as it should, but it has not been serviced lately. We recommend servicing this watch within 3 or 4 years. Therefore, we offer 2 months guarantee for mechanical functionality which is shorter than we usually offer, and it affects the price.
We will offer you a service estimate of the watch if you want it fully serviced and buy it with 2-years guarantee, please contact us for more information.
Watches require regular servicing and checking for water resistance.
We recommend checking this watch at our atelier or official service center within next 1-2 years and bring it for additional cleaning once a year. Guarantee does not cover misuse of the watch or accidents (for instance if the watch is dropped or if the crown has been left open in a waterproof watch and water/moisture has entered the case, or if the watch has been taken to sauna).
Polus watchmakers commentary: This watch has been carefully checked at our watchmaking atelier for authenticity, overall condition, rate result and water resistance test. This Rolex Datejust is in good condition considering its age. The case has been cleaned & lightly refinished and has some scratches/marks. Case is fairly rounded and has a bigger mark on the side between 1-2 o'clock. Bracelet is stretched, but is still reliable and clasp is tight. Case & bracelet overall condition is moderate. The case is not water resistant. The movement has been professionally serviced in 2020 and it is running well and accurately and everything is functioning as should.
Even though we try our best to caption the honest condition of the watch in the pictures, they never tell the whole truth. We always welcome you to visit our boutique to try on the watch if possible. Please contact us if you have any questions considering the watch (box below). Every picture is of the actual watch.
This pre-owned watch is sold with margin scheme taxation. Included VAT will be stated 0% on the customers invoice.
