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RolexDatejust "Wide-Boy"
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust "Wide-Boy"
Reference: 1601
Case: stainless steel
Dial: silver, "wide-boy" without lume by factory
Hands: original "no lume"
Year: 1972
Movement: automatic
Diameter: 36 mm
Crystal: plexi
Bracelet: stainless steel, folded oyster
Buckle: folding clasp
Bezel: 18K white gold
Box: in-house box
Papers: in-house guarantee certificate
Condition: excellent original condition
Price: 5.750,00 €
Additional Informations: This Rolex Datejust reference 1601 from 1972 combines timeless elegance with rare collector’s appeal. Its classic 36-millimeter Oyster case in stainless steel is framed by an 18-carat white-gold fluted bezel, lending the watch the characteristic brilliance of its era. Of particular note is the scarce “Wide-Boy” dial, whose unusually broad hour markers and specially matched hands give the face a striking presence. Even more distinctive is its “No-Lume” configuration: neither the markers nor the hands contain tritium, a feature that arose due to import restrictions on radioactive materials in certain countries at the time. Wide-Boy dials entirely free of luminous material are exceptionally hard to find and highly sought after by collectors. Inside, the proven automatic chronometer Caliber 1570 is celebrated for its durability and precision. This rare configuration makes the Datejust 1601 a captivating piece of Rolex history and an outstanding choice for enthusiasts of characterful vintage timepieces.