1973 Rolex Datejust 1601 Wideboy
Rolex Datejust reference 1601 with white gold bezel. The dial and handset are what enthusiasts refer to as the ‘wide boy’ for its wider hour markers and hands. It is uncommon to find this variant, especially with matching hands as these are often swapped or mismatched. The lume has aged nicely to a very vibrant yellow. The hands have aged darker than the dial plots. Very sharp case and bezel, there is some slack on the folded link jubilee bracelet.
Serial - Year: 3.2m serial ~1973
Bracelet - Strap: 6251H folded link jubilee bracelet. Fits up to 7.75” wrist
Box - Papers - Accessories: Watch only.
Service History: Unknown. Running at 1s/d, 303 amplitude
Rolex Datejust reference 1601 with white gold bezel. The dial and handset are what enthusiasts refer to as the ‘wide boy’ for its wider hour markers and hands. It is uncommon to find this variant, especially with matching hands as these are often swapped or mismatched. The lume has aged nicely to a very vibrant yellow. The hands have aged darker than the dial plots. Very sharp case and bezel, there is some slack on the folded link jubilee bracelet.
Serial - Year: 3.2m serial ~1973
Bracelet - Strap: 6251H folded link jubilee bracelet. Fits up to 7.75” wrist
Box - Papers - Accessories: Watch only.
Service History: Unknown. Running at 1s/d, 303 amplitude
Rolex Datejust reference 1601 with white gold bezel. The dial and handset are what enthusiasts refer to as the ‘wide boy’ for its wider hour markers and hands. It is uncommon to find this variant, especially with matching hands as these are often swapped or mismatched. The lume has aged nicely to a very vibrant yellow. The hands have aged darker than the dial plots. Very sharp case and bezel, there is some slack on the folded link jubilee bracelet.
Serial - Year: 3.2m serial ~1973
Bracelet - Strap: 6251H folded link jubilee bracelet. Fits up to 7.75” wrist
Box - Papers - Accessories: Watch only.
Service History: Unknown. Running at 1s/d, 303 amplitude