The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and most beloved Rolex watches ever made. Launched in 1945, it has remained a timeless classic, instantly recognizable as an item of advanced quality and functional design. The Datejust’s exemplary style makes it an extremely versatile choice, worn just as easily with a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt. The Datejust would make a wonderful starting point for a new vintage collector and is always a great addition to an expanding collection.

This lovely Rolex ref. 1600 from 1970 features a non-luminous silver dial which is both stunning and very uncommon, this Datejust would make a great start for a new vintage collector or be a great addition to an expanding collection. We love the early Rolex Datejust for its simplicity and its classic sophistication. Perfectly worn in any setting from formal to casual.

SPECS

CASE & BRACELET

The strong case shows signs of being very lightly polished in the past and retains very full and symmetrical lugs that show crisp finishing. The smooth stainless steel is in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of previous use. The original Rolex 6251H rolled-link Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces is stamped 4/71 and retains 22 links that show some stretch from use.

DIAL & HANDS

The non-luminous silver sunburst dial is absolutely gorgeous when paired with the smooth bezel configuration, giving the watch a large presence with a sophisticated aesthetic. The dial itself is in wonderful and near flawless condition, showing only a slight amount of age on the very edge of some parts of the dial. The original non-luminous hands are in excellent condition as well. The metallic date wheel is original with open 6's and 9's.

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time within COSC spec, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.