Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Soleil Dial with Original Punched Paper and Rolex Service Card

The Rolex Datejust was introduced in 1945 to celebrate Rolex’s 40th anniversary. It was a groundbreaking timepiece and the first automatic wristwatch to feature a date window that changed instantly at midnight — a revolutionary innovation at the time.

 

The watch debuted as reference 4467, in 18k yellow gold, mounted on a brand-new bracelet design that would become known as the Jubilee bracelet. It also featured a coin-edge bezel that later evolved into the now-iconic fluted bezel.

 

It may come as no surprise, but we consider the Datejust an evergreen classic — and at some point in life, we believe every watch collector should own at least one.

 

At hand, we have a classic reference 1601, featuring a well-preserved 36mm steel case with the iconic white gold fluted bezel in equally nice condition. The silver dial has a beautiful soleil finish with crisp black printed text, giving it that timeless Datejust charm.

The watch is paired with a well-preserved reference 6215H folded Jubilee bracelet, with end links marked 55. It comes complete with its original punched warranty paper, stating a sale in Switzerland, as well as a 2019 Rolex service card and the corresponding invoice (noting service costs of over €1,000). This Datejust has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker.

 

We always try and keep a good stock of cool Datejusts so please get in touch to discuss his watch or let us help you find your dream example !

 

Specifications:

 

• Rolex Datejust Reference 1601

• 36mm steel case , plexi glass

• White gold fluted bezel

• Serial 234xxxx dating to 1970

• Silver soleil finished pie pan style dial

• Jubilee bracelet ref 6215H with 55 end links

• Punched warranty paper stating a sale in Swiss & Rolex Service card dated 2019 , invoice for this work

• Fully checked by our watchmaker

• One-year mechanical warranty

• Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping