About this watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Sigma Dial 36mm 1977 Case and Bracelet The 36mm Oyster case is in great condition, with only light hairlines visible across the surfaces from honest everyday wear. The case retains strong definition and good overall form, and the fluted white gold bezel, always the softer and more vulnerable element on a steel 1601, holds its shape well. The folded-link Jubilee bracelet shows only light stretch, modest for a bracelet of this construction and age, and still wears with the supple, fluid feel the design is known for. Dial and Hands The dial and hands are in great condition. The silver dial has taken on a nice, even patina that suits the watch, and the applied white gold markers and hands, certified by the sigma marks at the foot of the dial, remain crisp and bright against it. Use Advisory This is a vintage timepiece, now approaching fifty years old, and should be treated accordingly. It rewards gentler handling than a modern Oyster would ask for, and with regular servicing the calibre will continue to run reliably for years to come.