Rolex
1971 Rolex Datejust (Ref. 1601) Silver "Sigma" Dial
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and most beloved Rolex watches ever made. Launched in 1945, it has remained a timeless classic, instantly recognizable as an item of advanced quality and functional design. The Datejust’s exemplary style makes it an extremely versatile choice, worn just as easily with a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt. The Datejust would make a wonderful starting point for a new vintage collector and is always a great addition to an expanding collection.
A Sigma dial is a Rolex dial named for the letters printed at the bottom of the dial at the 6 o'clock position. Most Rolex dials are commonly marked with “T Swiss T,” under the 6 o'clock marker, however, a Sigma dial is marked “σ T SWISS T σ.” This signifies the use of gold components within the dial.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDJ1601-71/5 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Datejust | |
| Model | 1601 | |
| Serial | 22XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Silver "Sigma" | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 6251H Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The thick case exhibits symmetrical lugs that show honest wear with evidence of being gently polished in the past. The white gold fluted bezel is in wonderful condition, featuring crisp edges and nominal signs of previous use. The Rolex 6251H Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces retains 22 links that show normal stretch for the style and age and will fit up to a 7 3/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original "pie-pan" silver sunburst "Sigma" dial is in virtually perfect vintage condition, showing no age or damage. The tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely creamy patina, under UV light inspection, the 2 o'clock plot exhibits minor lum loss, with the rest of the plots showing no degradation. The original tritium hands have aged to a darker patina than the dial lume and show no degradation under UV light inspection. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.