{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-1601-matte-black-dial-36mm-1971","title":"Rolex Datejust 1601 'Matte Black dial' 36mm 1971","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRolex Datejust 1601 'Matte Black dial' 36mm 1971\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase and Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 36mm Oyster case presents in very good condition, carrying only very light hairlines across its surfaces and holding good definition for a piece now more than fifty years old. The fluted bezel and acrylic crystal are consistent with the reference. The serial number engraving between the lugs shows some scratching. The bracelet remains sound and wears comfortably, with light stretch through the links of the kind to be expected from decades of regular use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial and Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matte black dial is in very good condition, its surface clean and even with no notable marks or deterioration, and the hands are similarly very good and correctly seated. The tritium luminous material and T SWISS T designation are period-correct for a 1971 example, and the date display at three o'clock reads cleanly. Overall the dial and handset are honest and well preserved, presenting as a coherent original pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming has not yet been carried out. Once run on the Witschi WAIO, the rate, beat error and amplitude for this calibre 1575 will be recorded across the standard positions and assessed against the COSC tolerance of minus four to plus six seconds per day, as the movement is chronometer-certified. Those figures will follow on completion of testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Advisory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a vintage watch of more than fifty years, this Datejust should be treated accordingly. Gentle handling and regular servicing appropriate to a watch of this age are advised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e44a1cb2-7fff-1897-7d62-9a736c7ca0b5\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53556717748503,"sku":"Rolex Datejust 1601 'Matte Black dial' 36mm 1971","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/8670\/3383\/files\/Rolex-Datejust-1601-Matte-Black-dial-36mm-1971-2.jpg?v=1781994006","url":"https:\/\/crownvintage.com.au\/products\/rolex-datejust-1601-matte-black-dial-36mm-1971","provider":"Crown Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}