The bold tapering applied gold batons at 6 & 9 on this silver pie-pan dial earned it the nickname 'Doorstop', and mark this vintage Datejust ref. 1601 as that little bit more special.

Manufactured in the mid-1960s, this beautifully preserved gold Rolex Datejust is an elegant example of the Plexiglas generation. The 36mm Oyster case is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and the dial features distinctive Alpha hands with perfectly aged tritium luminous throughout, and an acrylic crystal with Rolex’s distinctive Cyclops magnifier completes the vintage look.

Powered by Rolex’s automatic chronometer movement and fitted to a dark green leather strap with gold Rolex buckle. The combination of warm yellow gold, softly aged silver dial and green leather gives this Datejust enormous character – a particularly handsome example of one of Rolex’s most enduring designs. Waterproof to 60m.