Rolex Reference 1601

The Rolex 1601, first introduced in the late 1950s, is a true icon, blending classic Datejust styling with a fluted bezel and that perfect pie-pan dial look collectors love—seriously, it just gets better with age. It's powered by the automatic caliber 1565 or 1575, depending on the year, and yeah, it wears incredibly comfortably on the wrist. At Tropical Watch, we curate some amazing examples of the 1601, because watches like this deserve real attention.