{"product_id":"1971-rolex-datejust-1601-two-tone-champagne-stick-dial","title":"1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 - Two-Tone Champagne Stick Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foundational Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Datejust is the watch that defined the modern era for Rolex. First released in 1945, it established the template for a robust, everyday dress watch that the rest of the industry has followed ever since. This reference 1601 is a perfect example of the model at its most iconic, combining a stainless steel case with a 14-karat yellow gold fluted bezel and a classic champagne dial. It is a design that has remained fundamentally unchanged for a reason; it was perfected decades ago.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Clean And Distinctive Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example from 1971 carries a subtle but interesting distinction. At some point in its history, the small tritium lume plots at the edge of the hour markers were professionally removed. This leaves the champagne dial with a cleaner, more formal appearance. The original dial and hand set remain, but the absence of the luminous material gives the watch a sharper look that separates it from more common examples of the era.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Honest Vintage Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch is in good overall condition. The champagne dial and the crystal are both in great shape. The case shows wear consistent with a watch that is over fifty years old but appears to be unpolished, retaining a strong profile. It is presented on a new leather strap that complements the two-tone colorway. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Daily Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA two-tone Datejust on a leather strap is one of the most versatile combinations in vintage watches. It has enough presence to be worn formally but is understated enough for daily use. This piece is for the person who wants the quintessential Rolex experience, a watch that is instantly recognizable and respected for its history and timeless design. It is a foundational piece for any collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1601\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datejust 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K Yellow Gold Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Stick\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K Yellow Gold \u0026amp; Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1187\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55273827696931,"sku":"11187","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF7763.jpg?v=1782231190","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1971-rolex-datejust-1601-two-tone-champagne-stick-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}