1963 Rolex Datejust 36 Watch 1601 Oyster Perpetual White Gold Bezel & S.S. Case and Jubilee Bracelet

Watch Overview

Offered here is a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, reference 1601, dating to circa 1963, featuring a desirable folded-link Jubilee bracelet.

This Swiss-made timepiece is powered by the Rolex Caliber 1560 automatic movement, featuring a sweep seconds and a quick-set date function. Certified Superlative Chronometer (COSC), adjusted to five positions and temperature, and operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour with an approximate 44-hour power reserve.

It features a classic silver-tone dial with applied baton hour markers and matching hands. A fine minute track surrounds the dial, while the date aperture at 3 o’clock is magnified by the Cyclops lens for enhanced legibility.

Housed in a 36mm stainless steel Oyster case with an elegant fluted white gold bezel, screw-down case back, and signed screw-down crown. The watch is fitted with a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

The bracelet is a folded-link Jubilee style, and based on construction and markings, it is consistent with examples manufactured by Gay Frères, one of the most prestigious Swiss bracelet makers of the era, known for producing bracelets for high-end brands such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, this timepiece is running and ready to wear.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Rolex
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust
• Reference: 1601
• Year / Era: Circa 1963 – Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Dial Color: Silver-tone
• Features: Baton hour markers, sweep seconds, date display with Cyclops

Movement

• Type: Self-winding
• Caliber: Rolex 1560
• Jewels: 26
• Movement Functions:
  • Central sweep seconds
  • Date display with quick-set
  • Certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
  • Adjusted for accuracy in five positions and temperature
• Power Reserve: Approx. 44 hours
• Frequency: 18,000 vph

Case & Band

• Material: Stainless Steel Case / White gold bezel
• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Fixed, Fluted
• Case Back: Screw-down
• Crown: Signed, screw-down
• Band: Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet (folded links)
• Max Wrist Size: Approx. 8 in
• Case Back Markings: Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland Patented Stainless Steel 1601

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 36
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 38.4
• Case Lug to Lug: 42.2
• Case Thickness: 12
• Lug Width: 20
• Band Width: 20

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: Good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age.
• Notes: Fully inspected and authenticated; running and ready to wear.

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