Why This Watch Matters

Again, we have found a beautiful Datejust for you that stands out from the rest – here you get a perfect sunburst grey dial with beautiful contrasting white indexes and text.

The Full Story

The Datejust is undoubtedly a Rolex bestseller, offering everything the brand stands for in one beautiful package. Both elegant and sporty, the Datejust gives you a water-resistant, chronometer-certified watch that is also practical for everyday. The 1603 we found goes one step further, offering a shimmery grey sunburst dial with white text and rarely seen white indexes that add a striking contrast. On top of all of this, you get a great 36 mm case and a very comfortable Jubilee bracelet. With this example, it's clear to see why the Datejust is so popular.

The Fine Print

Maker: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 1603
Year: 1972
Case No: 3030xxx
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 36 mm diameter; 12 mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Caliber 1570 automatic-winding movement
Bracelet/Strap: Folded Rolex Jubilee 6251H with 55 end-links and a later clasp  
Lug Width: 20 mm
Box/Papers: No

What we Love and What You Should Know

We can all agree that the grey sunburst here is nearly perfect, with a gorgeous patina and complete set of lume plots. The handset and date disc are also in outstanding condition. This example comes with a folded Jubilee bracelet that has been slightly extended – as you would expect for a watch from the 1970s; one thing to note is that the clasp is a replacement part from Rolex. The case is in overall good condition, however it does show signs of polishing, as evidenced by the thickness of the lugs.