ROLEX, DATEJUST REF. 1601, AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

Introduced at the end of World War II in 1945, the Rolex Datejust commemorated the 40th anniversary of the storied brand. Perhaps one of the most iconic watches not only to the brand, but to the world, the Datejust is one of the longest, most continuously produced models.

The timepiece was able to rise above its competitors because of its ability, as its name suggests, to instantaneously change the date, just right at midnight. Other timepieces had a slow rollover date which began at 10 o’clock at night and completed its cycle around 2 o’clock in the morning. Over its 75 years of production, the Datejust has come in a plethora of dial colors, case sizes, bezel types, case metals, and attachment styles, making the timepiece have a wide array of options to choose from.

This example is very wearable with its widely recognisable stainless steel case and bracelet, as well as its elegant and very well preserved silver dial. An additional bonus for the discerning Datejust enthusiast is the addition of the watch’s original chronometry test from its year of production; a testament to its quality of watchmaking despite its relative abundance.