About this watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Linen Dial 36mm 1978 The Datejust reference 1601 wears its 1978 provenance honestly, and this two-tone example has aged with the kind of dignity that suits its linen dial. The engine-turned steel and gold case remains in great condition, its fluted yellow gold bezel crisp, with only light wear visible across the lugs and flanks from careful handling rather than neglect. The textured linen dial and its baton hands present very well, the woven finish still catching light cleanly with no distracting blemishes to the applied markers. The accompanying leather strap is in very good condition and ready for wear, while the original jubilee bracelet sits in fair condition, showing moderate stretch consistent with decades of use. Powered by the automatic calibre 1570, the watch performs reliably on the wrist. Chronometry conducted on the Witschi WAIO confirms healthy running values in keeping with a well-preserved chronometer of this age and character.