Rolex 1601/3 SAFE QUEEN

Rolex Datejust 1601/3 — 1973 Safe Queen Two-Tone Classic on Asian Bracelet

A remarkably preserved Rolex Datejust 1601/3, kept as a true safe queen and showing the kind of untouched freshness collectors hope for but rarely find. This two-tone reference from 1973 (serial 3560XXX) pairs its iconic fluted bezel and champagne aesthetic with an Asian-market two-tone bracelet, a configuration increasingly hard to source in clean, honest condition.

The watch presents exceptionally well, with crisp case lines and a dial that has remained beautifully intact — exactly what you want from a piece that has spent most of its life stored rather than worn. A standout example for those who appreciate condition above all. As always, it includes our 2-year in-house warranty.

Technical Background

The Rolex 1601/3 sits at the core of the golden-era Datejust lineage. Produced through the late ’60s and ’70s, the reference combines the tried-and-true Calibre 1570 movement with a two-tone steel and yellow-gold construction. Asian-market bracelets, like the one fitted here, are lighter, more flexible, and full of period charm — highly desirable among vintage collectors today.

Tech Sheet

Reference: 1601/3
Serial: 3560XXX
Year: 1973

Size: 36 mm
Movement: Rolex Cal. 1570 automatic
Dial: Champagne dial
Crystal: Acrylic
Lug Width: 20 mm
Condition: Safe queen — exceptionally preserved vintage condition
Warranty: 2-year store warranty
Bracelet: Asian-market two-tone bracelet