“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.