Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Grey Dial ref 1601/3 kaufmann When it was launched in

When it was launched in 1977

with the clasp stamped ‘4 61’

The design was introduced just a few years earlier and marked a progression of the 649 model

as demonstrated by the bold Arabic hours and large onion winding crown

Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Grey Dial ref 1601/3 kaufmann When it was launched inThis is an interesting Datejust, in that it houses a different kind of ghost dial. The grey dial has beige text that, at some angles and different lights, disappears. This feature combined with the classic and cool two tone case makes it a winner in our book! The case remains in excellent condition, with a well defined yellow gold fluted bezel. The grey dial is in great shape with nice patina on the hour lume plots. The dial has applied hour markers,