If you're looking for a vintage watch for daily use, the Rolex Datejust is apparently the first to consider! It combines basically everything you may need on daily basis: outstanding timeless design matching literally any outfit, perfectly balanced 36 mm size, waterproof capabilities of the famous oyster family and of course legendary precision and durability of Rolex automatic chronometer movements. 

 

This particular piece from 1976 is notable for its engine turned bezel, a beautiful champagne colored pie pan dial in great condition with perfect lume and a very strong case with sharp edges.

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)
• original Rolex Jubilee Bracelet with usual stretch (up to 19,5 cm wrist)
• Year: 1976
• Reference: 1603

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 12/2023
• +2sec/d / 250 °

DIAL:

• original never touched champagne colored sunburst pie pan dial in good condition
• original hands, dial & crown
• original and evenly aged tritium lume on hands and dial
• some lighter coloring at the outer ring of the dial