1971 Rolex Datejust (Ref. 1601) Silver "Sigma" Dial

A Sigma dial is a Rolex dial named for the letters printed at the bottom of the dial at the 6 o'clock position. Most Rolex dials are commonly marked with “T Swiss T,” under the 6 o'clock marker, however, a Sigma dial is marked “σ T SWISS T σ.” This signifies the use of gold components within the dial.

SPECS

Stock # RLXDJ1601-71/5
Brand Rolex
Style Datejust
Model 1601
Serial 22XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Silver "Sigma"
Millimeters 36
Bracelet Rolex 6251H Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces
CASE & BRACELET

The thick case exhibits symmetrical lugs that show honest wear with evidence of being gently polished in the past. The white gold fluted bezel is in wonderful condition, featuring crisp edges and nominal signs of previous use. The Rolex 6251H Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces retains 22 links that show normal stretch for the style and age and will fit up to a 7 3/4-inch wrist.

DIAL & HANDS

The original "pie-pan" silver sunburst "Sigma" dial is in virtually perfect vintage condition, showing no age or damage. The tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely creamy patina, under UV light inspection, the 2 o'clock plot exhibits minor lum loss, with the rest of the plots showing no degradation. The original tritium hands have aged to a darker patina than the dial lume and show no degradation under UV light inspection. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.

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