A Blue-Toned 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 1978 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 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 Oyster 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 flawless condition
  
• original hands & crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex stainless steel Oyster Bracelet was exchanged in the past (Code AD from 2003) with some very 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: 1978
• reference: 1603
• total weight: 96 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 08/2025
• -1 sec/d / 260°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1120