{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-linen-dial-ref-1601-circa-1976","title":"Rolex Datejust “Linen Dial” Ref. 1601 (circa 1976)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe’ve had some lovely 5-digit reference Datejusts in the past, but there’s something about the dimensionality and light play of 4-digit reference pie-pan dials that still have our hearts. Datejusts were mostly everyday watches worn 24\/7\/365 so the older we go, the harder to find excellent condition pieces. But we’re happy to have finally found an exquisite specimen, with a perfect linen dial, perfect white gold fluted bezel and excellent case and jubilee bracelet to boot. What can we say about Datejusts that hasn’t already been said? The most transformative watch in recent history, literally changing the face of wristwatches from 1945 when a single simple date window on an automatic water-resistant watch became the de facto standard instead of pointer hands and scales, or having to take on complicated full\/perpetual calendars. It was all anyone needed, as evidenced by uninterrupted success for 80 years, spawning more variations than any other Rolex model. The name “Datejust” is often cited to mean “just the date,” but really refers to “justified date”—watchmaking speak for instant change at midnight, another Rolex first. Today, Datejusts are the most recognisable Rolex models alongside Submariners and Daytonas. Truly astounded by the condition on this gorgeous example, and we’re delighted for whoever picks up this perfect daily\/dress piece. My favourite from this drop!\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9.5\/10 with hardly any signs of wear, just minimal hairlines. Absolutely spectacular! Original “- T Swiss T -” dial is pristine with no signs of aging beyond a slight overall warm patina that actually improves the aesthetic over the original silver linen finish. Tritium lume plots clean and intact, responding to UV correctly for age. Hands, dial furniture and crystal are clean too. Extremely sharp and deep white gold fluted bezel, the best we’ve ever seen for a watch this age. Period-correct jubilee bracelet in excellent condition with astoundingly little stretch. Original Rolex signed Twinlock crown. Movement in excellent health with over-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, negligible beat error and accurate to ±15 secs\/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e36mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e43.8mm length incl. lugs\u003cbr\u003e12.1mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e20mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eVisual dial width ~29mm\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 15.8cm\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAcrylic\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCASE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSteel with 18K white gold bezel \u0026amp; hour markers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAssumed none, as per vintage watches\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTRAP:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Rolex 62510H Jubilee bracelet with 555 endlinks and period-correct A clasp code (links fit up to 17.5cm wrists)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCALIBRE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRolex Cal. 1575, automatic 3-hander with hacking seconds and non-quickset date\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWatch and bracelet\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlease read our “Terms of service” below. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45354605805591,"sku":null,"price":19300.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/036AB230-C423-4B74-BE06-8B62CCD9AFED.jpg?v=1785402307","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/rolex-datejust-linen-dial-ref-1601-circa-1976","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}