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Model: 1601 |
Condition: Very good |
| Year: 1981 | Original box and papers: Box only |
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Stock Code: J3EOC8 |
Dial: Black Pie-pan |
| Bezel: Rolex fluted bezel | Case: 36mm |
| Crown: Rolex engine turned bezel (Steel) | Crystal: Acrylic |
| Bracelet/Strap: Rolex Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet | Lug Width: 20mm |
| Water Resistance: 100m |
Movement: Rolex Calibre 1575 (Automatic) |
| Store Location: GA Jewellers 8 Brighton Place |
Black Pie-Pan Dial • Acrylic Crystal • Jubilee Bracelet
The Rolex Datejust 1601 is one of the most iconic vintage Rolex references, representing the era where the Datejust truly established itself as the benchmark for everyday luxury watches.
This 1981 example, presented in very good condition and supplied with its original box, features the highly desirable black pie-pan dial — a detail that has become increasingly sought-after among collectors for its distinctive stepped profile and vintage character.
The standout feature is the Black pie-pan dial:
Stepped edge design unique to vintage Datejusts
Subtle tonal variation depending on light
Clean, balanced layout with timeless appeal
Pie-pan dials are no longer produced, making them a key driver of interest in references like the 1601.
The watch is housed in a 36mm stainless steel case, offering classic Rolex proportions that remain as wearable today as they were in the 1980s.
It is fitted with the signature Rolex fluted bezel, adding:
Texture and light reflection
Classic Datejust identity
A slightly dressier edge to the watch
The acrylic crystal enhances the vintage feel:
Warm distortion at certain angles
Softer profile compared to modern sapphire
Easily serviceable and true to the era
Fitted with the Rolex Jubilee bracelet:
Iconic five-link design
Comfortable and flexible on the wrist
Perfectly suited to the Datejust aesthetic
Powered by the Rolex Calibre 1575 automatic movement:
Proven and robust vintage Rolex calibre
Known for reliability and longevity
Represents Rolex’s classic mechanical era
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601
Year: 1981
Condition: Very Good
Stainless Steel Case – 36mm
Black Pie-Pan Dial
Rolex Fluted Bezel
Acrylic Crystal
Rolex Jubilee Bracelet
Movement: Rolex Calibre 1575 (Automatic)
Original Box Only
Stock Code: J3EOC8
Case Size: 36mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Acrylic
Movement: Automatic (Cal. 1575)
The Datejust 1601 is a cornerstone of vintage Rolex collecting:
Classic 36mm proportions
Discontinued pie-pan dial design
Strong everyday wearability with vintage charm
This is a watch that offers heritage, versatility, and authenticity — a true representation of Rolex at its most timeless.
📍 Available at GA Jewellers, 8 Brighton Place
Fully authenticated and covered by our warranty.