Rolex, Datejust, "Pie-Pan", "Sigma Dial", ca 1974.
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Case size: 36 mm
Material: steel/white gold
Movement: automatic, caliber 1575
Year: circa 1974
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: Jubilee bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 6251H/55
Reference number: 1601
Serial number: 3'785'884
Movement number: D'653'092
Case number: 1601
Wear due to age and use. Ding on the lower right lug.
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The Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, produced from the late 1950s to the 1970s, is a defining model in the Datejust lineup. Its 36mm Oyster case, fluted gold bezel, and iconic Cyclops date window make it an instantly recognisable classic.
Early models often feature the desirable "pie-pan" dial, where the outer edge slopes slightly downward.
Powering the 1601 is the automatic Calibre 1575; it is common for these movements to be bridge-stamped "1570", as Rolex frequently used shared base plates across its movement families, even though 1570 technically refers to the non-date version.