Condition Rank : Excellent
(Full serviced on May 9, 2026)
[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.
[Originality Verified] - Authentic Original
The watch is judged to be original in its critical and key components, with good overall period matching.
[Features]
Ref. 1601 / cal. 1570 (w/hack) / 36mm case (excluding crown) / 20mm lug.
Year of manufacture: c. 1971 / Serial No: 276xxxx.
Passed the 30m water resistance test, but please be careful with water in use.
[My impression]
This is the so-called Wide Boy, named for its broader hands and indexes than the standard 1601.
The gold dial, thick markers, and strong YG bezel edges give it a bold but still elegant look.
[Dial] : Excellent
It appears to remain in original condition.
No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume.
[Hands] : Excellent
They appear to remain original, with no clear signs of replacement or relume.
[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.
[Case, crown and back of the case] : Very Good
The case shows light signs of age and use.
Crown screw-in is very good (approx. 1.5 turns to unlock).
The serial number engraving is clear.
[Band] : New
New leather strap.
Aftermarket and not original Rolex.
[Action] : Very Good
Hand-winding, self-winding, time-setting, and date change around midnight work properly.
[Accuracy] : Very Good
About -2 to +6 sec/day.
(Measured by Timegrapher)
