Rolex
1970 Rolex Datejust (Ref. 1600) Silver Non-Luminous Dial
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.
Worn with ease in any setting, the Datejust is a classic for a reason. We love the early Rolex Datejust for its simplicity and its understated sophistication and this example is no exception, featuring a bright and beautiful blue dial.
SPECS
| Stock # | RLXDJ160070-2 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Datejust | |
| Model | 1600 | |
| Serial | 25XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Silver "Non-Luminous" | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 7836 Folded-Link Oyster Bracelet W/ 258 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The wonderfully thick and crisp case exhibits honest signs of light use and only nominal evidence of being previously polished, with crisp case line and dimensions present throughout. The smooth stainless steel bezel is in excellent condition, showing crisp finishing and honest signs of use. The original Rolex 7836 folded-link Oyster bracelet with 258 end pieces dates to 1969 and retains 12 links that show light stretch for the style and age of the bracelet and will fit up to a 7.25-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original non-luminous silver sunburst "pie-pan" dial is in exceptional, virtually perfect vintage condition, showing no damage, with the only age being a subtle warmth to the color tone of the dial. The original solid steel hands are also in excellent condition with nominal oxidation present. The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, though the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.