Datejust 1601
£4,295
What’s Included
- Original Rolex box (cushion missing)
- Original papers (1974/76)
- Original bracelet
- 12‑month in‑house mechanical warranty
- Fully insured next‑day UK delivery or Mayfair collection
Rolex Datejust – Ref. 1601 – Steel & Gold – Pie‑Pan Dial – Automatic – Full Set – 1974/76
“What’s the cheapest Rolex Datejust you have?”
“What’s the best‑value Datejust you have?”
“Can I get a Rolex for under £5k?”
We hear it all the time — and this is your answer.
This Rolex Datejust 1601, produced in 1974 and first sold in 1976, is genuinely one of the best‑value Datejusts you will find that is:
- Gold & steel
- Accompanied by box and papers
- Mechanically excellent (12‑month guarantee)
- Featuring the iconic Pie‑Pan dial
There is one big caveat — and that’s exactly why it’s priced so low…
Case & Dial
- 36mm stainless steel case
- 18k yellow gold fluted bezel
- Silver Pie‑Pan dial in excellent condition
- Gold baton hour markers
- Yellow gold Rolex crown
- Original plexiglass showing scratches (6/10)
- Left unpolished for authenticity
Movement
- Rolex automatic movement
- Mechanically excellent
- 12‑month in‑house guarantee
- Full working order despite age
Bracelet
- Original steel & yellow gold Jubilee bracelet
- Original clasp
- Fits wrists up to approx. 18cm
- Honest wording: the bracelet is well worn — we’d call it “knackered”
- Perfectly usable, but stretched and aged
- We can re‑pin, refurbish, or fit a strap at your request
Condition
- Dial: 9/10 — clean and blemish‑free
- Plexiglass: 6/10 — scratches and marks
- Case: 8/10 — light age‑related marks
- Bracelet: 5/10 — heavily worn (price reflects this)
- Full set minus box cushion
- Papers dated 1974, first sold 1976
Our View
If you want the cheapest possible Datejust that still delivers originality, full provenance, great mechanics, and the hugely desirable Pie‑Pan dial — this is it.
Yes, the bracelet has lived a life. But the watch itself?
- Genuine
- Original
- Full set
- Iconic ref. 1601
- Gold and steel
- Mechanically guaranteed
For collectors or first‑time Rolex buyers looking for value rather than perfection, this is a brilliant entry into classic Rolex ownership.
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Contact UsDatejust 1601
£4,295
What’s Included
- Original Rolex box (cushion missing)
- Original papers (1974/76)
- Original bracelet
- 12‑month in‑house mechanical warranty
- Fully insured next‑day UK delivery or Mayfair collection
In stock
Free delivery
14 day returns
12 Month Guarantee
| Model No. | 1601 |
|---|---|
| Stock Number | CHW6815 |
| Manufactured year | 1974 |
| Condition | Vintage |
| Material | Steel & Yellow Gold |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case size | 36mm |
| Dial Colour | Silver |
| Strap Design | Jubilee |
| Box | Yes |
| Paperwork | Yes |
Great Reasons To Buy From Us
Pricing
We price competitively, aiming to sell quickly, keeping the cash flow moving. We will pass on the savings from our low-cost, low-margin business model.
Fully Inspected
Our in house watchmaker personally inspects every watch & only once a watch meets our high inspection standards is it ready for sale, All watches are sold with a 12 month guarantee.
Honest
What you see is what you get, our photos & descriptions will give you an honest picture of what you are buying, We will give you a full history whenever possible.
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