1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 - Two-Tone Champagne Stick Dial Franck Muller Matching stick hands and hour

Matching stick hands and hour markers

This is a watch for someone who appreciates the craft of watchmaking beyond the hype of integrated sports models

This example features the sought-after Anniversary dial

and the crystal is perfect

The use of multiple stone types and cuts provides a level of visual depth that standard pave dials can't match

1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 - Two-Tone Champagne Stick Dial Franck Muller Matching stick hands and hourThe Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern era for Rolex. First released in 1945, it established the template for a robust, everyday dress watch that the rest of the industry has followed ever since. This reference 1601 is a perfect example of the model at its most iconic, combining a stainless steel case with a 14 karat yellow gold fluted bezel and a classic champagne dial. It is a design that has remained fundamentally