c1970 w/Papers Serviced ROLEX Vintage DateJust 1601 36mm cal.1570 #1627

Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on October 30, 2026)

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

[Originality Verified] - Authentic Original
The Rolex Datejust is judged to be original and period-correct in its key components, with good overall period matching. The leather strap is aftermarket.

[Features]
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 / cal. 1570 (non-hack) / 19,800 bph / 36mm case / 20mm lug
Year of manufacture: c. 1970 / Serial No: 251xxxx
Non-waterproof.

[Collector’s Notes]
This Rolex Datejust comes with its chronometer certificate and period booklet, a very nice addition for a watch of this age.
The white-gold fluted bezel still has attractive, well-defined edges.

[Dial] : Very Good
It appears original. No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume.

[Hands] : Good
They appear original, with no clear signs of replacement or relume.

[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.

[Case, crown and back of the case] : Very Good
Light age-related wear is present. Crown screw-in is good (approx. 0.7 turns to unlock). Serial engraving is clear.

[Band] : New
New aftermarket leather strap, not Rolex.

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

[Accuracy] : Very Good
About -12 to -1 sec/day. (Measured by Timegrapher)