Rolex Datejust 1601 Steel and Rose Gold Black Sigma Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1973
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Datejust reference 1601 is a two-tone wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case paired with an 18k rose gold fluted bezel. Dated by its serial number to 1973, the watch is equipped with a black pie-pan dial, applied rose gold hour markers, and matching hands.
The dial includes Sigma markings at the six o'clock position, indicating the use of solid 18k gold for the hands and indices. It is powered by a Rolex non-quickset automatic movement. The exterior retains a folded-link Jubilee bracelet composed of stainless steel and 18k rose gold, fitted with 55 end links and a clasp stamped with the date code '2/67'. This specific model is identified by the seller as a Rolesor execution, highlighting the contrast between the steel and rose gold elements.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Datejust
- Maker
- Rolex
- Bracelet
- Folded-link Jubilee
- Reference
- 1601
- Clasp Code
- 2/67
- Case Material
- Stainless steel and 18k rose gold
- Dial Features
- Black pie-pan dial with Sigma markings
- Serial Number
- 336xxxx
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • The black dial features a 'pie-pan' architecture. • The applied indices and hands exhibit a toned appearance. • The Jubilee bracelet includes mixed-metal links. • A Cyclops lens is present over the date window.
- Movement and Bracelet
- The timepiece operates on a Rolex non-quickset automatic caliber. The watch is presented on a two-tone folded-link Jubilee bracelet crafted from stainless steel and 18k rose gold. The bracelet is secured with 55 end links and features a clasp stamped with the date code '2/67', suggesting components were produced prior to the estimated 1973 manufacture date of the watch case. The overall configuration is identified as a Rolesor construction.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports that the watch remains in a strong and well-preserved state, with the fluted rose gold bezel retaining its definition. The dial is presented as being in excellent condition, offering contrast between the gold indices and the black background. Attributed to 1973 based on the serial number 336xxxx, the watch is classified as a rare pink gold execution of the Datejust 1601. The seller notes the combination of the steel and rose gold elements creates a warm character distinct from standard yellow gold counterparts.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features a 36mm stainless steel case accented by an 18k rose gold fluted bezel. The dial is described as a black 'pie-pan' style, characterized by applied rose gold hour markers and matching hands. A prominent date aperture is located at the three o'clock position, magnified by a crystal-mounted Cyclops lens. The dial is notable for its 'Sigma' markings situated at the six o'clock position, flanking the 'T SWISS T' signature. These indicators signify that the hour markers and hands are crafted from solid 18k gold. The luminous material applied to the markers and hands has aged to a cream-coloured patina.
Identification
- Reference
- 1601
- Serial number
- 336xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source attributes the watch to 1973 based on the serial number, which is an estimate.
- Research required: The exact date of assembly for the bracelet clasp (2/67) precedes the estimated manufacture date of the watch.