Rolex Datejust Buckley Pie Pan 1968

If you're looking for a vintage watch for daily use, the Rolex Datejust is apparently the first to consider! It combines basically everything you may need on daily basis: outstanding timeless design matching literally any outfit, perfectly balanced 36 mm size, waterproof capabilities of the famous oyster family and of course legendary precision and durability of Rolex automatic chronometer movements. 

 

This particular piece from 1968 is notable for its yellow gold fluted bezel, a beautiful champagne Buckley Pie Pan dial and a very strong case with sharp edges in outstanding condition. 

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing no trace of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
• professionally polished to Rolex Factory Specifications
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)
• original Rolex Jubilee Bracelet with stretch, wears comfortable
• Year: 1968
• Reference: 1601

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 06/2021
• -6sec/d / 280°

DIAL:

• original never touched champagne pie pan dial in flawless condition
• original hands, dial & crown
• original evenly aged tritium lume