Vintage Rolex Datejust

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Rolex

MODEL: Datejust

REFERENCE: 1601

SERIAL: 29xxxxx

YEAR: 1972

DIAL: An original Rolex tritium service dial. The dial is in very good condition and doesn't appear to present with any staining, patina, stains or other imperfections. 

CASE: The previously polished 36mm steel case is in fair shape. There is some pitting between both sets of lugs. The case back is stamped 4th quarter of 1971, however this watch was born in 1972. With that being said, the watch is a 2.9 million serial number which is early 1972 so it is safe to assume it is original to the watch. 

MOVEMENT: Rolex automatic self winding caliber 1570. 25 Jewels, 19800 frequency, 48h power reserve. Watch was just serviced; however, there is no associated paperwork with the service or warranty. There is some stripping on the automatic rotor. It was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that it is keeping time within 8 seconds per day and has an amplitude of 250. 

BRACELET: Comes on the pictured, like new, RIOS, genuine alligator strap. 

ACCESSORIES: An original Rolex service pouch.

BOX/PAPERS: No.

WARRANTY: None. 

BANK WIRE PRICE: $2,999 shipped.