Rolex Datejust 1603

Listed For: 1 Day
Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1968
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: -
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Rolex SS Datejust ref 1603 “Fat Boy” Dial circa 1968

Very pleasing example early vintage Rolex stainless steel Datejust, ref# 1603 serial # 1.8 million circa 1968. Featuring a 36mm diameter Oyster case with finely machined stainless fluted bezel. Featuring a fine condition original silver dial with applied “fat boy” hour indexes, tritium luminous dots and silver baton hands. The wider baton “fat boy” indexes to this dial give it an appealing and bolder appearance. Powered by chronometer rated self winding calibre 1570 movement with sweep seconds and date. With period rolled Jubilee link bracelet. Recently serviced and detailed and offered with our one year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. Your purchase includes one of our signature fine Italian leather watch travel pouches, a $55 value! Maker : Rolex Model Name/Type : Datejust Man's / Lady's : Men Model/Case Ref : 1603 Circa : 1968 Case Serial : 1.8 million Case mm : 36mm Case Metal : Stainless Steel Bezel : engined turned Crystal : Acrylic Crown-Pushers : Signed Crown Dial & Hands : fat boy" Movement Type : Self Winding Movement Caliber : 1570 Date Function : non quick set Strap / Bracelet : Rolled link Jubilee bracelet with date code Strap / Bracelet Size : 7 inches Country of Origin : Switzerland Box / Papers : No Condition : Excellent

Collectible Features |Rolex Datejust 1603

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Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.

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