Rolex Datejust 1600

Rolex Datejust 36 Rare Wideboy ‘Tropical’ Grey Sunburst dial

Basic Info Listing code : QMBN25 Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust 36 Reference number : 1600 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 1972 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom Price : 4,550 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 36 mm Dial : Grey Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Offered for sale is a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1600 from approximately 1972, featuring a grey sunburst dial that has developed a warm and even patina over time. The dial is correctly signed “T SWISS T” and fitted with a steel applied Rolex coronet. It features yellow steel Wideboy hour markers and matching yellow steel stick hour and minute hands, complemented by a center seconds hand. The patina is consistent and attractive, giving the watch strong vintage character while maintaining good legibility. The watch is housed in a 36mm stainless steel Oyster case with a smooth stainless steel bezel. Lug width is 20mm, as correct for the reference. The case shows honest signs of age consistent with wear. Powering the watch is the Rolex Caliber 1570, an automatic movement with 26 jewels, known for its durability and reliability. The watch is fitted with a period-correct stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, reference 6251H, with 55 end links and a 72-dated clasp, appropriate for the era. The bracelet shows expected stretch commensurate with age. The date mechanism functions but exhibits slight slippage, which is common on vintage Datejust models and typically resolved during a routine service. The service history is unknown, and the watch has been priced accordingly. Details • Brand: Rolex • Model: Datejust • Reference: 1600 • Year: Circa 1972 • Serial Number: 290* • Dial: Grey sunburst with warm patina, “T SWISS T” • Indices: Yellow steel Wideboy markers • Hands: Yellow steel stick hands with center seconds • Case: 36mm stainless steel Oyster case • Bezel: Smooth stainless steel • Movement: Automatic Rolex Caliber 1570, 26 jewels • Lug Width: 20mm • Bracelet: Stainless steel Jubilee ref. 6251H with 55 end links, 72 clasp