1973 Rolex Datejust 1601 - Two-Tone Champagne Dial Modern and a little different from

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The crown is an aftermarket replacement

the engine-turned bezel adds a layer of mechanical texture

1973 Rolex Datejust 1601 - Two-Tone Champagne Dial Modern and a little different fromThe Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern Rolex catalog. Introduced in 1945, it set the standard for a practical yet refined daily watch by combining an automatic movement with a date function. The reference 1601, produced from the early 1960s through the late 1970s, represents the classic era of this design. With its 36mm Oyster case and iconic fluted bezel, it is the blueprint for nearly every Datejust that followed. A