{"id":74627,"date":"2026-11-09T09:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/?post_type=product&p=74627"},"modified":"2026-11-09T17:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:42:17","slug":"datejust-1601-vintage-36mm-grey-roman-step-dial-18k-white-gold-bezel-jubilee","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/product\/datejust-1601-vintage-36mm-grey-roman-step-dial-18k-white-gold-bezel-jubilee\/","title":{"rendered":"Datejust 1601 Vintage 36mm Wimbledon 18k White Gold Bezel Jubilee"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u00a0 The <\/span>Rolex Datejust reference 1601<\/strong> configured with a vintage 36mm case, an 18k white gold fluted bezel<\/strong>, a grey Roman step dial<\/strong>, and a Jubilee bracelet<\/strong> is a highly coveted, ultra-classic vintage timepiece. The configuration stands out because it brings together several defining eras of vintage Rolex design in a single watch.<\/pre>\n
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    The \"Pie-Pan\" or Step Dial:<\/strong> Vintage 1601 references feature a \"step dial,\" where the perimeter of the dial slopes down steeply like an upside-down pie pan. This creates a distinct visual depth that modern, flat Datejust dials lack.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
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    Grey Slate Aesthetics:<\/strong> Grey dials from this era (often referred to as slate or charcoal) are deeply prized by collectors. Depending on production, some vintage grey dials carry the \"Sigma\" markings at the bottom (indicated by two small Greek letters \u03c3<\/code>), confirming the hour markers are solid white gold.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
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    Printed or Applied Roman Numerals:<\/strong> While standard 1601 models commonly feature stick hour markers, the painted or applied Roman numeral variants (sometimes matching the style of the famous \"Buckley\" dials) offer a more classical, upscale look.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
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    18k White Gold Fluted Bezel:<\/strong> The \"Rolesor\" combination of a tough stainless steel mid-case paired with an 18k white gold fluted bezel catches light remarkably well, distinguishing it instantly from steel-bezeled variants like the Ref. 1603.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
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    The Caliber 1570 Movement:<\/strong> Beating inside most vintage 1601s from the mid-1960s through the late 1970s is the legendary Rolex Caliber 1570 chronometer movement\u2014highly revered by watchmakers for its durability and ease of service.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
    \u00a0 The Rolex Datejust reference 1601 configured with a vintage 36mm case, an 18k white gold fluted bezel, a grey Roman step dial, and a Jubilee bracelet is a highly coveted, ultra-classic vintage timepiece. The configuration stands out because it brings together several defining eras of vintage Rolex design in a single watch. The “Pie-Pan” […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":74692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[4571,1161,4572,1158],"product_tag":[1197],"class_list":{"0":"post-74627","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-men","7":"product_cat-rolex","8":"product_cat-women","9":"product_cat-our-watches","10":"product_tag-homepage","11":"pa_box-papers-1-year-warranty","12":"pa_bracelet-stainless-steel","13":"pa_brand-rolex","14":"pa_case-18k-white-gold-bezel-steel","15":"pa_condition-excellent","16":"pa_dial-grey","17":"pa_diameter-36mm","18":"pa_functions-date","19":"pa_movement-automatic","20":"pa_reference-number-2081","21":"pa_year-2-582","23":"first","24":"instock","25":"shipping-taxable","26":"purchasable","27":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/74627"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74627"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=74627"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=74627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}