c.1969 Serviced ROLEX Vintage DateJust 1601 Crème Brûlée Tropical Patina 36mm cal.1570 #1567

Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on March 8, 2026)

[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.

[Originality Verified] - Authentic Original
The watch is judged to be original and period-correct in its main configuration. Case and caseback, dial, movement, hands, bezel, and bracelet are considered original, and the period consistency is good.

[Features]
Ref. 1601 / cal. 1570 (non-hack) / 36mm case (excluding crown) / 20mm lug
Year of manufacture: c. 1969 / Serial No: 215xxxx
Passed the 30m water resistance test, but please be careful with water in use.

This piece stands out for its remarkable “Crème Brûlée” Patina Dial, with a richly aged surface that gives it strong individuality. The exterior is also very attractive, with a recut 14K white gold bezel and a polished case and Jubilee bracelet. The bracelet date code (2.69) matches the period well.

[Dial] : Patina
The dial appears original, with no clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume. It has developed a distinctive “Crème Brûlée” patina across the surface.

[Hands] : Good
No clear signs of replacement or relume. Surface aging is visible.

[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.

[Case, crown and back of the case] : Very Good
The case has been polished, and the recut 14K white gold bezel gives the watch a crisp and attractive appearance. Crown screw-in is good (approx. 1.0 turn to unlock). The serial number engraving is readable.

[Band] : Rolex SS Jubilee bracelet, End 55 / Code 2.69.
Fits approx. 17.0cm wrist.

[Action] : Very Good
Winding, automatic winding, hand-setting, and date change around midnight work properly.

[Accuracy] : Very Good
About -12 to +6 sec/day. (Measured by Timegrapher)