Today's offering showcases this classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust encased in gold and stainless steel.

Featuring clean lines and a sharp look, this watch embodies Rolex's timeless class. To us, when it comes to elegance and refinement, the Rolex "pie-pan" dial models from the late 50's through the '60's and '70's were front-runners of the period.

As precise as it is classic, the watch is powered by a mechanism that powered many early models of the Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models. A superior mechanism, it offers a level of engineering and craftsmanship that is exceptional.

The centerpiece of ours is its untouched original "pie-pan" dial that has started to turn a darker "tropical" tone.

Its case presents as scratch-free with signs of polishing. The back has very slight remnants of wear. On the wrist, it presents beautifully.

Its Rolex bracelet has been refurbished and presents nicely.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex replacements, installing a new mainspring. reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).

It is running strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Rolex in our testing position.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Note: A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 2, pg. 37.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Reference 1601, Oyster Perpetual Datejust
• Serial number: 3,631,825
• Year made: c. 1974
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case condition: Scratch-free with signs of polishing. The back has very slight remnants of wear. On the wrist, it presents beautifully.
• Dimensions: 36mm diameter, 12mm thick
• Dial: Champagne with applied gold faceted baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date, original, excellent condition with a slight "tropical" tone
• Hands: Gold luminous batons, original with patina
• Movement type: Caliber 1570/1575, automatic, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, mono metallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring
• Jewels: 26 rubies
• Band: Rolex Jubilee, stainless steel and gold, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.5 inches, adjustable, moderate stretch - finish presents in excellent condition with a small area of wear on one side of the clasp. Please inquire if you need additional links.
• Width between lugs: 20mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, 'cyclops' date magnification, mint condition
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex replacements, installing a new mainspring. reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Rolex in our testing position.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide