Rolex Datejust ref. 1600 circa 1970

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Rolex Datejust ref. 1600 circa 1970 (238xxxx serial)

The Datejust is quintessential Rolex. Not only are the 1960-1970’s variations of this model with pie-pan depth and open midcentury font in the datewheel exceptionally unique, but the dials often don refined colors and patina. This one has a super clean slate grey tritium dial with white text—appears nos and these tend to ghost if worn a lot and exposed to the sun—bronze tinge around hour markers in the sun (video is best look).

The 1600 variation points to a smooth bezel. The 1601 is a gold fluted one and 1603 sports an engine turned steel bezel. Today, the Oyster Perpetual series is hands down the most popular of the crown and the OP is some one the original dna

While service history is unknown, the automatic non-quickset movement is keeping a nice +2 seconds/day with a —276amplitude and 0 beat error (this is healthy data that points to a recent service). The case and bracelet are also super clean with minimal signs of wear and just light signs of polish on the clasp to remove desk diver marks

timegrapher and videos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TWXlVpNTw3OuH2tfpVbRjagthcDVVw13?usp=share_link

  • no box or papers

  • 36mm case X 20mm lug width X 43h X 11.3cc including acrylic crystal

  • Crisp folded oyster plus head—measures total 7.5in but total wrist size should be 7.3 and under to ensure a comfortable fit.

  • video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.

  • will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.

  • local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.

Email or IG message to make a negotiable Zelle or wire offer    

Rolex Datejust ref. 1600 circa 1970 (238xxxx serial)

The Datejust is quintessential Rolex. Not only are the 1960-1970’s variations of this model with pie-pan depth and open midcentury font in the datewheel exceptionally unique, but the dials often don refined colors and patina. This one has a super clean slate grey tritium dial with white text—appears nos and these tend to ghost if worn a lot and exposed to the sun—bronze tinge around hour markers in the sun (video is best look).

The 1600 variation points to a smooth bezel. The 1601 is a gold fluted one and 1603 sports an engine turned steel bezel. Today, the Oyster Perpetual series is hands down the most popular of the crown and the OP is some one the original dna

While service history is unknown, the automatic non-quickset movement is keeping a nice +2 seconds/day with a —276amplitude and 0 beat error (this is healthy data that points to a recent service). The case and bracelet are also super clean with minimal signs of wear and just light signs of polish on the clasp to remove desk diver marks

timegrapher and videos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TWXlVpNTw3OuH2tfpVbRjagthcDVVw13?usp=share_link

  • no box or papers

  • 36mm case X 20mm lug width X 43h X 11.3cc including acrylic crystal

  • Crisp folded oyster plus head—measures total 7.5in but total wrist size should be 7.3 and under to ensure a comfortable fit.

  • video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.

  • will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.

  • local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.