Rolex Datejust 1603

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust - Black Dial - Model Reference 1603 - c.1969

A Beautiful Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603, with a Striking 'Stepped' Black Dial and Original Jubilee Bracelet, Dated to 1969 from Serial Number Case Stainless Steel Condition 8.7/10 Year 1969 Box/Papers No/No In 1931, Rolex launched the Oyster Perpetual, equipped with an automatic movement. In 1945, Hans Wilsdorf revolutionised the watch industry and integrated a new, simple but important feature a display of the date. Under reference 4467, the Rolex Datejust was born - the first self‑winding wrist chronometer to indicate the date in a window on the dial. A watch of great distinction, the Datejust was equipped with a Jubilee bracelet created especially for it, along with a fluted bezel, making it immediately recognisable as a Rolex. Case Stainless Steel Dial Black Box No Papers No Model Ref 1603 Crystal Plexiglass Bracelet Stainless Steel Winding Automatic Movement Type Mechanical Calibre 1570 Jewels 26 Power reserve 48 Hours Condition Excellent Date of issue 1969 Warranty 12 Months VWS Width (without crown) 36mm Lug width 20mm Lug height (lug to lug) 44mm Wrist size 20 Link