A Beautiful Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603, with a Striking 'Stepped' Black Dial and Original Jubilee Bracelet, Dated to 1969 from Serial Number. 

In 1931, Rolex launched the Oyster Perpetual, equipped with an automatic movement. In 1945, Hans Wilsdorf revolutionised the watch industry and integrated a new, simple but important feature a display of the date.

Under reference 4467, the Rolex Datejust was born - the first self‑winding wrist chronometer to indicate the date in a window on the dial. A watch of great distinction, the Datejust was equipped with a Jubilee bracelet created especially for it, along with a fluted bezel, making it immediately recognisable as a Rolex.

What’s On Offer 

A superb and striking vintage Datejust model 1603, with a stunning rich black dial applied baton indices in polished white metal, and an applied Rolex crown at 12. The elegant stick hands with lume inserts glide around the dial accompanied by a central seconds hand. Of course, as the name would suggest, there is a date aperture at 3 which completes a beautiful dial that is encapsulated under its plexi-crystal with a charming fluted bezel.

The watch is in superb condition and has clearly been very well taken care of and was serviced last quite recently, by the previous owners preferred watchmaker "Watch Doctor", the watch still runs extremely well and will come with a Vintagewatchspecialist 12-month warranty. A simply delightful dress watch from a revered watchmaker that will bring the wearer many years of joy.