1974 Rolex Datejust Grey Buckley Dial Ref. 1603

Model:
Year of issue: 1974
Reference number: 1603
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

Grey Buckley       - Buckley dials are beautiful with their bold painted Roman numerals. We see them coming in different colors, white, black, blue, brown, gold and grey, if we remember correctly. The example offered dates back to 1974 and is fitted with a grey Buckley dial, in our humble opinion, one of the nicest colors in the range. The very prominent white painted numerals create a very elegant, yet timeless look, its something else. When exposed to daylight, the color palette ranges from light grey over to anthracite and even black. The black & white look on this 1603 won't go unnoticed, in fact, this dial is always a conversation topic.

SKU 1.2.016
Brand Rolex
Model Datejust Grey Buckley dial
Ref. No. 1603
Serial No. 3916XXX
Year 1974
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Very nice vintage condition case that is showing some wear from age. The engine turned bezel is in nice condition too.
Bracelet / Strap Later solid link 78360 Oyster bracelet not showing much wear from age.
Dial Very rare grey Buckley dial showing only very little aging, matching Tritium hands.
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Function Date
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE FIRST DATEJUST 1945

The year 1945 saw the birth of the Datejust, 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 specially for it and a fluted bezel, making it immediately recognisable as a Rolex. It is the pillar of the Oyster collection. Initially for men, it became available in various models for women in the course of the following decade.