Rolex Datejust 1603 Matte Black Dial
Unmistakable and iconic, the Rolex Datejust is the perfect mix between sporty and dressy. This example here from 1962 is an early example of the 1603 Datejust with a machine turned steel bezel unlike the more common white gold fluted bezel you often see. The special matte black dials adds to the wearability and allows the original yellowed almost pumpkin coloured lumes to really pop from the dial.
Unmistakable and iconic, the Rolex Datejust is the perfect mix between sporty and dressy. This example here from 1962 is an early example of the 1603 Datejust with a machine turned steel bezel unlike the more common white gold fluted bezel you often see. The special matte black dials adds to the wearability and allows the original yellowed almost pumpkin coloured lumes to really pop from the dial.
Unmistakable and iconic, the Rolex Datejust is the perfect mix between sporty and dressy. This example here from 1962 is an early example of the 1603 Datejust with a machine turned steel bezel unlike the more common white gold fluted bezel you often see. The special matte black dials adds to the wearability and allows the original yellowed almost pumpkin coloured lumes to really pop from the dial.
Technical Data:
Maker: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 1603
Year: 1962
Condition: 8.0/10
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 36mm diameter
Crystal: Plexiglass crystal
Dial: Matte black Dial with pumpkin lumes
Bezel: Machine Turned Stainless Steel
Caliber: 1570 Rolex
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel 6251H Jubilee bracelet 55 end links
Box/Papers: Watch only
Condition:
the watch is in great condition for a 1603 Datejust with a rare matte black dial and natural pumpkin coloured lumes from ageing. Fitted with an original stainless steel bezel and the watch case is fairly well maintained with slight polishing from the past. The bracelet has matching 63’ stamp which is appropriate for a 1962 production watch and sold in 1963. Watch is in normal working order
Our Thoughts:
For us it is the perfect watch to start your vintage collection. With a wide range of references and information in the public, it is a more comfortable watch to get into and at the given price point, there are no other similar competitor in the same category. reliable as ever, the movement rarely misses a beat and it is a true daily wearer for any occasion.
