For sale is a very good condition 36mm solid 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Datejust. The 1601 is a 1,144,xxx serial, circa 1964 production, and is a head only, with no box or papers. 

The Rolex features a yellow gold case and fluted gold bezel, which have acquired a lovely, even, ‘rosy’ colored oxidation with age. The Datejust is mounted on an unworn, quick-release, Light Gray Saffiano leather strap from Hide & Alloy, secured by a tang buckle. The Rolex retains its original Pie-Pan dial and gold “Dauphine” hands. The Pie-Pan dial has developed a vivid patina over time, appearing mostly champagne-colored with sporadic silver spots. The tritium lume plots and hands have acquired an orangish-gold patina with age. The movement used in the 1601 is the Rolex Caliber 1560, which is running smoothly. 

Condition: 
The case has been well-preserved, with even lugs, while the bezel flutes remain extremely sharp and well-defined. The tritium lume plots are still present, although a few have deteriorated slightly. The lume on the hands however, remains intact. The lume on both the dial and hands reacts correctly under UV. The acrylic crystal does have a few crazing marks, but is otherwise well-preserved. Overall, the Rolex is in very good vintage condition and is a beautiful example of a solid 18 karat gold reference 1601 Datejust with rarely seen original Dauphine hands.

- All serial numbers are fully visible but have been covered in the listing photos 

- Feel free to reach out with any questions

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