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Rolex Datejust 1601

Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s

Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 automatic with a clean silver linen dial on a

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning iconic classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust diamond

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm Mens Watch Ref 1601
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm Mens Watch Ref 1601

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm Mens Watch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage men’s watch is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, 36mm, reference 1601, crafted in

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust Silver Textured Dial w/Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 1601
Rolex Steel Datejust Silver Textured Dial w/Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 1601

Rolex Steel Datejust Silver Textured Dial w/Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 1601

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

w/ 19 links and 55 end links Accessories: None, Watch only The Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 is often

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601
Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601

Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 in stainless steel and 14k rose gold. Featuring a superb

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Striking luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust Linen dial automatic, c.1973, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic Linen dial, c.1973, in excellent working condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust automatic with18k gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1601 Datejust

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1601 Datejust

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless icon, Men's 18k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B

Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic icon, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Ref.1601, c

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic for men featuring 18k solid gold bezel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738

Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1601 Datejust 18k yellow gold bezel, c.1963, in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Automatic Vintage RA591
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Automatic Vintage RA591

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Automatic Vintage RA591

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

World icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535B
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535B

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C
Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C

Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 1601 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. An iconic classic, Rolex 1601 Datejust

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Recent Sales

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust 1601 VIntage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Automatic Watch Blue Dial 18k Two Tone
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Automatic Watch Blue Dial 18k Two Tone

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Automatic Watch Blue Dial 18k Two Tone

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.01 in

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Automatic Watch Blue Dial 18k Two Tone

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Automatic Watch Blue Dial 18k Two Tone 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Men's Watch
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Men's Watch

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Bronze dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with a white gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1973
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1973

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1973

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1973 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601. 14K White Gold & Stainless Steel case. Silver dial with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch. 14K White Gold & Stainless Steel case. Fluted

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k white gold bezel

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex White Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex White Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex White Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

, serial #, year, size Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 serial # 1148959 1964 36 mm.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust Sigma Dial 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Datejust Sigma Dial 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Datejust Sigma Dial 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold Stationary bezel

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960

Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref 1601 serial# 1.0 million circa 1960. Featuring a 36mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex Yellow Gold Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex Yellow Gold Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

For sale is this Gold Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 with original papers.

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two-Tone Watch, 1968
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two-Tone Watch, 1968

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two-Tone Watch, 1968

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather
Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather

Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather

By Rolex

Located in San Fernando, CA

Brand - Rolex Model - 1601 Datejust Case Size - 36mm Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Dial - Two-tone

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Jubiless 1601 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's
Rolex Datejust Jubiless 1601 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's

Rolex Datejust Jubiless 1601 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's

Unavailable

W 0.75 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in L 8.47 in

Rolex Datejust Jubiless 1601 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Jubiless 1601 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex White Gold Fluted Bezel Gilt Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex White Gold Fluted Bezel Gilt Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex White Gold Fluted Bezel Gilt Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

For sale is this white gold Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Case 18K white gold, fluted bezel

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

band, 4-72 Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel and White Gold, circa 1964
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel and White Gold, circa 1964

Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel and White Gold, circa 1964

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man’s Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial number 1.16 million, circa 1964

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 8.8 million circa 1963. Full size man’s 36mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

Jubilee band, 4-68 Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Datejust Display: Analog Serial Number: 1601 Watch Shape: Round Year of Manufacture: Not Specified Case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex white gold stainless steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 1601 c1961
Rolex white gold stainless steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 1601 c1961

Rolex white gold stainless steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 1601 c1961

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very pleasing example early vintage Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial # 657,xxx circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1962
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1962

Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1962

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful condition example early Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial# 945,xxx circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless and 14 Karat White Gold with Linen Dial Ref 1601
Rolex Datejust Stainless and 14 Karat White Gold with Linen Dial Ref 1601

Rolex Datejust Stainless and 14 Karat White Gold with Linen Dial Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 2.4 million circa 1969. Featuring 36mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold “Sigma Dial”
Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold “Sigma Dial”

Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold “Sigma Dial”

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial# 3.6 million circa 1973. Featuring a 36mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962

Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 8.9 million circa 1962. Full size man’s 36mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial

By Rolex

Located in Paris, IDF

Brand:​ ​Rolex Model:​ ​Datejust Reference:​ ​1601 Dial:​ ​Silver​ ​sunburst Date:​ ​Yes,​ ​at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial

By Rolex

Located in Paris, IDF

Brand:​ ​Rolex​ ​​ ​ Model:​ ​Datejust​ ​​ ​ Reference:​ ​1601​ ​​ ​ Dial:​ ​Sunburst​ ​grey

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch, c1963
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch, c1963

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch, c1963

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Datejust ref 1601 serial # 952,xxx, circa 1963. Featuring a full size man’s 36mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 9.3 million circa 1963. Full size man’s 36mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial

By Rolex

Located in Paris, IDF

Brand:​ ​Rolex​ ​​ ​ Model:​ ​Datejust​ ​​ ​ Reference:​ ​1601​ ​​ ​ Dial:​ ​Sunburst​ ​grey

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601-3 Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601-3 Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601-3 Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601-3 Mens Watch

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Silver

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Silver

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial Vintage Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial Vintage Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial Vintage Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial Vintage Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18KÂ White gold

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Blue dial

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Black dial

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20th Century Wrist Watches

1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601
1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601

1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 1958 Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Model: 1601 Serial: 396208 Automatic movement Stainless

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143B
Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143B

Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143
Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143

Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: Rolex MODEL : Oyster Datejust, Ref.1601 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : c

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601

1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

look at the watch on offer. We have here a beautiful example of a Rolex Datejust 1601 in 18K yellow

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 1601 Datejust Wristwatch
Rolex 1601 Datejust Wristwatch

Rolex 1601 Datejust Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 1601 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1972 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 – Automatic
Vintage 1972 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 – Automatic

Vintage 1972 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 – Automatic

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1972 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 is a striking example of Rolex’s classic two-tone design

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Silver Dial
1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Silver Dial

1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Silver Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, featuring a 36mm stainless steel case complemented by an elegant 18K

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Cartier

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's
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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

$10,271

H 1.58 in W 1.03 in

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644

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ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch
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ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Narberth, PA

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18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Datejust 1601 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex datejust 1601 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex datejust 1601 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A rolex datejust 1601 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a rolex datejust 1601 for sale for men should be easy, but there are 54 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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