Rolex Datejust*** 1603 Grey Dial*** 1972
ROLEX Datejust Grey Dial, Ref. 1603, 1972
Serial: 2833177
Circa: 1972
Reference: 1603
DIAL: Grey step dial with applied hour markers, tritium lume plots and beveled date aperture at 3 o’clock.
CASE: 36mm, stainless steel with steel engine turned bezel and acrylic glass with loupe for date at 3 o’clock
MOVEMENT: Caliber 1570, Self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels
BRACELET: Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet 6251H/55
CONDITION REPORT: Worn, good condition, all original. The dial is in stunning overall condition and trititum markers are intact with stunning with nice patina. The hands are original with the tritium lume also remaining intact. The case is in worn but still has strong lugs. There is typical pitting between the lugs and although hard to read, numbers are still visible. The bracelet shows very light stretch and wear, but is still in good condition.
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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