Rolex Datejust 1603 Wide Boy - Daily Elegance from 1970

The Rolex Datejust is the quintessential vintage Rolex — timeless, versatile, and built to last. Introduced in 1945, the model became an icon of precision and refinement, pairing Rolex’s signature Oyster robustness with everyday sophistication.

This Ref. 1603 from 1970 perfectly embodies that spirit. Its 36 mm stainless steel Oyster case, engine turned bezel, and silver sunburst dial create a harmonious balance of form and function. The hour markers, hands, and lume have aged beautifully, giving the watch an understated vintage charm that feels effortlessly wearable today.

Paired with a classic Oyster bracelet, this Datejust offers the ideal combination of comfort and presence. Inside beats the legendary Rolex Caliber 1570, a chronometer-certified automatic movement known for durability and precision — the same heart that powered Rolex’s professional icons of the era.

Elegant, reliable, and endlessly versatile — this Datejust is the definition of classic Rolex DNA.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver sunburst dial in flawless condition
  
• original hands & crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

BRACELET & CLASP:

• Rolex stainless steel Oyster Bracelet (3/71) with some minor stretch is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2.7 mm thick
• original stainless steel Rolex clasp

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of wear
• 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) / 11.5 mm thick
• year: 1970
• reference: 1603
• total weight: 83 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2026
• +5 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1507