1973 Rolex Datejust Sigma Collectors Complete Set (Ref. 1601)

Reference: 1601

Model: Datejust

Movement: Automatic

Year: 1973

Contents: It's very important to understand how special this watch is. The original owner took amazing care of the watch. Within the set, you have the original box and papers that were given when the watch was purchased. You then have a small service receipt from 1977. After that, in 1984, the watch was serviced once more. This time the watch came with a service certificate, Rolex calendar, and booklets. 

Case: The case is 36mm. The lugs are very thick and the condition is in top condition for its age. The yellow gold also has beautiful oxidization.

Dial: The Sigma dial is in great shape with all the original tritium lume still intact.

Strap & Buckle: The folded jubilee bracelet is very tight and shows amazing oxidization throughout. The condition of this bracelet is a very rare occurrence. 

The Rolex Datejust, introduced in 1945, is one of Rolex's oldest collections of watches. It was the world's first self-winding wristwatch with a date window that automatically changed over at midnight. The Datejust was not designed for specific sports, environments, or lifestyle activities, but was a classic and reliable wristwatch with a timeless aesthetic. The original Datejust was available in solid 18k yellow gold, but stainless steel and Rolesor versions became available in the 1950s. The reference 160x series introduced the Caliber 1560 movement, followed by the reference 160xx series in the late 1970s. The reference 162xx series introduced the Caliber 3135 movement, offering better timekeeping, reliability, and convenience. The Datejust II introduced a 41mm version in 2009, but the 41mm Datejust II did not immediately catch on. The Datejust 41 continues to be in production today, available in various metal combinations and with more dial, bezel, and bracelet options than any other Rolex watch line.

The condition is also just as ridiculous.