Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver 1975

Name: Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver 1975
Brand: Rolex
SKU: #1217
Price: 5700.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

A Silver Classic for Daily Elegance

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, flawless silver sunburst dial, and a strong case with beautifully preserved sharp edges. The hour markers and hands are in fantastic condition, 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 especially with its original Rolex Garantie papers.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched silver sunburst dial in grest condition
original hands & crown
original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
hour marker 2 & four have been fixed in the past

BRACELET & CLASP:

original Rolex stainless steel Jubilee Bracelet (Code F) with some slight stretch is fitting up to 19 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: 96 g

MOVEMENT:

Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570
25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 09/2025
+1 sec/d / 260°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box
original Rolex Garantie papers

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1217

Rolex

No other name in watchmaking carries the same quiet power as Rolex. For over a century, it has stood as a symbol of precision, durability, and refined confidence. But beyond the fame and functionality lies a more intimate story — one told through the understated elegance of its dress watches and classic references.

At GOLDAMMER, we are drawn to the timelessness of vintage Rolex models — not just for what they represent, but for how they make you feel. The effortless sophistication of the Cellini, with its pure, minimalist form. The iconic balance of the Datejust, where utility meets enduring style. The quiet charm of the Oyster Perpetual, with its clean dial symmetry and everyday versatility. And of course, the rarely-seen elegance of vintage Rolex Genève pieces — snapshots of mid-century refinement, crafted with care and never made to shout.

These are vintage watches for those who move through the world with intention. No need for oversized cases or complicated bezels — just beautifully proportioned design, superior mechanics, and a legacy you can feel in every detail.

To wear a vintage Rolex is to appreciate subtlety over spectacle. It’s for the collector who sees beauty in a brushed silver dial, a fluted bezel catching the light, or the perfect serif on an old “Superlative Chronometer” script. Someone who understands that true luxury lives in restraint.

These pieces don’t follow trends — they define timelessness.

And when you wear a Rolex Cellini or an early Datejust, you're not just wearing a watch.

You’re wearing a piece of personal history — perfectly preserved, deeply considered, and ready to begin a new chapter on your wrist.