Rolex 1601 datejust ghost dial watch

In 1945 Rolex created the flagship Datejust to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. This model was the world’s first self-winding wristwatch with a date indication. With the Datejust, Rolex also introduced the iconic 5-piece Jubilee bracelet, first in solid gold and later in bicolor and stainless steel. On the 10th anniversary of the Datejust in 1955, the magnifying ‘cyclops lens’ was introduced. 

The Rolex Datejust has remained a timeless classic, instantly recognizable as an item of advanced quality and functional design. The Datejust’s exemplary style makes it an extremely versatile choice, worn just as easily with a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt.The Datejust 1600,1601,1603 series were produced between the 1960s and the 1970s with the unique Pie Pan dial and Non quick set movement.  

Some collectors have asked me why do I collect the simple Rolex Datejust? My answer to them is simple. Firstly, the prices of Rolex sports models using the similar movement 1650,1670 etc are getting ridiculously high. Secondly, the Datejust at 36mm is a comfortable watch to wear (for both male and female) and the Datejust has many dials variations to form a nice collection and the prices are still affordable. As a watch collector, one of the key learning is to be able to start collecting watches before they get popular and expensive.

This is another Rolex 1601 in perfect condition and a special grey ghost dial where at certain angles, the white Rolex wordings would disappear. As usual, I will need to let go one watch (Elgin 24 hours pilot watch) for this beauty.

I have always loved the Rolex Datejust as it comes in a variety of colour dials and markers.