Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Black Dial Vintage 1978 Mens Watch....36mm
Of all the watches that I collect and sell, this is perhaps the only firm that needs little introduction…having built its business over the last century on high quality, innovation and style. The Rolex Watch...
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Of all the watches that I collect and sell, this is perhaps the only firm that needs little introduction…having built its business over the last century on high quality, innovation and style. The Rolex Watch Co. of Switzerland, founded by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother in law Alfred Davis, would first establish his business in England (1908) before settling in Switzerland. By 1919, Wilsdorf had established the Manufacture des Montres Rolex, at a time when the movements were crafted in Bienne and the watches were hand-finished in Geneva. On average, more than 200 technicians are involved in producing a single Rolex wristwatch, quite remarkable
I am a watch collector as well as a buyer and seller of new, pre-owned, antique, and vintage watches
I only sell genuine, authentic, watches in "Good" to "Pristine" condition
If one were to design the perfect everyday sporty or dress watch with an attribute like a strong presence on the wrist, they would design the Rolex Datejust. Even at 36mm the Datejust wears nicely on the wrist given its beefy oyster case and longer lugs. Every vintage collection, even a sport watch collection, has at least one Datejust. The present example of this must-have reference is in excellent condition
Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Serial #: 5302460
Year of Production: 1978
Reference #: 1603
Gender: Men or Women
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 36mm, not including crown
Crown: Original signed crown winds, sets, and screws down smoothly
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Specifications: Original Rolex Oyster bracelet will fit a wrist up to 7.6" ~ can be adjusted smaller
Dial Color: Matte Black
Dial Condition: Signed clean dial
Winding Mechanism: Original Rolex swiss automatic movement runs strong and accurate ~ does not have the quickset date feature, which means the date cannot be changed independently without the hour hand passing midnight ~ patented instantaneous shutter-like date change near midnight ~ service history unknown
Crystal: Clean acrylic crystal
Box/Papers: Comes with, non-original to this watch, genuine Rolex box ~ no papers
Overall Condition: excellent condition ~ signed clean black dial ~ signed swiss automatic movement runs strong and accurate ~ signed crown winds, sets, and screws down smoothly ~ clean acrylic crystal ~ some oxidation on hands, difficult to see when wearing watch ~ all functions working properly ~ no damage ~ all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed ~ stunning
This is a vintage used watch. It has lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless. If you want a flawless new watch, please do not buy this. If you want a piece of history in the form of a nice vintage piece, or possibly a dated inscription on the case back, then this may be right for you. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected
Water resistance is not guaranteed on vintage or pre-owned watches unless otherwise stated in the listing
Please note that all pictures are taken on the macro setting. This makes even the slightest imperfections, shadows during photography, and specks of dust appear much more prominent even though they are often not visible without magnification
A careful shopper who takes the time to study the photos, reads the entire description, and asks pertinent questions is our best customer
You will be pleasantly surprised and receive many compliments when wearing your watch. There is nothing that draws attention quite like a stunning watch
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Vintage Watch Outlet is not an authorized dealer of any of the watch brands we carry. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. This allows us to sell luxury items at discounted prices. Vintage Watch Outlet is not affiliated with any website that sells Fake or Replica items. All of our wristwatches are genuine and authentic. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected
SKU 640286
The Rolex Datejust 1603 Stainless Steel Black Dial Vintage 1978 Mens Watch....36mm is far and away, one of our most popular items. People can't seem to get enough of it.
Inventory Last Updated: Sep 23, 2023
Inventory Last Updated: Sep 23, 2023