Datejust 1603 - a Blue-Toned Classic for Daily Elegance from 1975
The ultimate everyday vintage Rolex — timeless, versatile, and reliable.
If you’re after a vintage watch built for daily wear, the Rolex Datejust should be at the top of your list. Our Reference 1603 from 1975 brings everything you could want in a daily timepiece: a perfectly proportioned 36 mm Oyster case, legendary Rolex chronometer precision, and a design that pairs seamlessly with anything from denim to formalwear.
This particular piece stands out with its sloped engine-turned bezel, royal blue sunburst dial, and a strong case with beautifully preserved sharp edges. The hour markers and hands are in warm golden color, adding a sense of lived-in character to the piece.
Paired with the classic Rolex Jubilee bracelet, this Datejust feels light yet substantial on the wrist — ready to become a fixture in your daily ritual.
For the collector who wants vintage soul with modern performance, this Datejust delivers.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched blue sunburst dial in great condition
- original hands & crown
- original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
- some slight patina on the pie pan edges and lume plots
BRACELET & CLASP:
- original Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with some comfortable stretch is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size (links can be removed) / 2.7 mm thick
- original Rolex stainless steel clasp
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back from Genex SA
- 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 12.5 mm thick
- year: 1975
- reference: 1603
- total weight: 88 g
MOVEMENT:
- Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
- 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 05/2025
- +1 sec/d / 300°
BOX & PAPERS:
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GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1508