{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-36mm-ref-1603","title":"Rolex Datejust 36mm - Ref. 1601","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eFor sale is a vintage 1961 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, an early example crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, featuring a champagne pie-pan dial and presented on a dark brown leather strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe champagne sunburst dial has a warm golden tone, with fine speckling and light signs of age across its surface. Its pie-pan profile creates a subtle step down to the outer minute track, giving the dial depth and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe applied baton hour markers are particularly attractive, with broad faces and sharply angled ends that catch the light individually. Their substantial shape gives the simple layout a stronger presence, complemented by the applied Rolex coronet at 12 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pointed dauphine hands are another defining detail. Their faceted shape brings an elegance to the dial, while the darker patina along their surfaces contrasts with the champagne background. Small lume plots around the edge have aged to a soft beige, completing the period appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classic 36mm case is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and framed by the traditional fluted bezel. Its gently tapering lugs and raised crystal give it the familiar vintage Datejust proportions, with the warm yellow gold closely complementing the champagne dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is powered by a Rolex automatic mechanical movement, winding through the natural motion of the wrist and providing central hours, minutes, seconds and a date display at 3 o’clock. The date is magnified by the Cyclops lens above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strap \u0026amp; Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is fitted with a generic dark brown leather strap with contrasting cream stitching and a generic gold-coloured pin buckle. Both are aftermarket components rather than original Rolex accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark brown leather pairs naturally with the yellow gold case, drawing attention to the dial and its distinctive combination of broad baton markers and dauphine hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with the watch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Box: Yes\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Papers: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel: Datejust Ref. 1601\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1961\u003cbr\u003eCase material: 14k Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003eCase diameter: 36mm\u003cbr\u003eBracelet: Leather Strap\u003cbr\u003eDial: Champagne Pie-Pan\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brothers \u0026 Bezels UAE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48717407682721,"sku":null,"price":47500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2261\/3921\/files\/IMG_3016.jpg?v=1793742717","url":"https:\/\/brothersandbezels.ae\/products\/rolex-datejust-36mm-ref-1603","provider":"Brothers \u0026 Bezels UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}