Rolex Datejust*** 1600 Blue Dial*** 1975
ROLEX Datejust Taupe Sigma Dial, Ref. 1600, 1975
Serial: 3879407
Circa: 1975
Reference: 1600
DIAL: Blue metallic step dial with applied hour markers, tritium lume plots and beveled date aperture at 3 o’clock.
CASE: 36mm, stainless steel with smooth bezel and acrylic glass with loupe for date at 3 o’clock
MOVEMENT: Caliber 1570, Automatic, 26 jewels
BRACELET: Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet 6251H/55
CONDITION REPORT: Worn, overall excellent condition. The dial is mint, without any damage or discoloration. The trititum markers are intact with nice patina. The hands are original with the tritium lume also remaining intact. The case is in worn but appears unpolished with original finishing still visible. The bracelet shows stretch and wear typical of folded Jubilee braceelts, but still wears very nicely.
NOTES: The Datejust is considered to be one of the most classic and iconic models of Rolex. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust was the first wristwatch with a chronometer movement featuring an automatic calendar and a first to jump precisely at midnight. It was also the world's first fully waterproof wristwatch with automatic winding and central seconds-hand. The size of 36mm in diameter, the shape of the Oyster case and the cyclops that magnifies the date window by 2.5 times are the hallmarks of future Rolex models. The Datejust is still the king of vintage watches as it offers a story, a reliable automatic movement and the date. Essentially, it satisfies all essential criteria one is looking for in a vintage Rolex and is a perfect heirloom.
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