For sale is a Rolex Vintage Datejust Ref. 1603 from 1971 with rare and original “linen” pie-pan dial. The silver dial with original tritium lume dots as well as the hands are beautifully preserved. This classic Datejust with engine turned bezel never goes out of style and still offers good value for money.
Dial, crown, caseback, movement and bracelet signed. The movement has been serviced and comes with 12 months warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS ; CONDITION REPORT; please refer to the high resolution pictures to assess the condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603. The serial number 2’729’681 dates the production to approx. 1971. Inventory Number: 241029-3
DIAL+HANDS: silver “stepped” or “pie-pan” dial in near mint and original condition with rare and attractive linen structure. The lume dots are all present and intact and show a beautiful beige-brown patina. All writing is crisp. The date wheel is clean.
The handset is original condition. The tritium lume on the hands is intact and has aged to a beige hue, matchting the lume dots.
When activated with UV light, the lume dots and the hands glow and then fade off.
BEZEL: engine turned steel bezel in good condition
CRYSTAL: Plexy crystal in good condition with minor surface marks.
CASE: 36 mm stainless steel case in good condition with light signs of use. It has been professionally polished. The reference and the serial number engravings between the lugs are crisp.
The lug-to-lug size is 43 mm, lug width 20 mm, thickness including crystal approx. 12 mm.
CASEBACK: the original stainless caseback shows light surface marks. The inner caseback is factory engraved and carries the reference number and manufacturing date.
CROWN: Rolex Twinlock screw down crown
MOVEMENT and FUNCTION: Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, 19800 bph. The movement has been serviced ,runs strong and keeps good time.
BRACELET: Rolex Jubilee bracelet 6251H with 55 end links. The bracelet shows stretch as usual with vintage Jubilee bracelets. It fits a wrist of approx. 18.5 cm / 7.2 inches
ACCESSORIES: Saffiano Leather watch roll. A vintage Rolex inner and outer box is available upon request at extra cost.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide 12 months guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions.
Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or personal viewing by appointment.
4,800 CHF
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
We provide safe transaction and shipping limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.
Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold
Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.
Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands
Digital watches, only from Omega, Girard Perregaux and a few other High-End Swiss Brands
Ladies watches
Pocket watches
Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)
Quartz & watches
We need pictures and a brief description of the watches that you intend to sell
Your price expectation, if you already have any
Send us your information by email to sourcing_chronoscope@gmail.com
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
Wir garantieren die Echtheit und die Funktion der Uhr *
Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.
Wir bieten sichere Transaktion und Versand begrenzt auf den Betrag vom Käufer bezahlt.
* Bitte beachten Sie die Garantie- und Rückgabebedingungen sowie die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.