Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603, 1973
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1973
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Datejust, identified by reference 1603, is an automatic wristwatch with a 36mm steel case and a reeded steel bezel. According to the serial number 354xxxx, it dates to 1973.
It features a grey-taupe pie-pan dial with baton markers and a date display at the 3 o'clock position. The dial incorporates Sigma symbols flanking the 'T SWISS T' marking at the bottom, signifying the use of 18-karat gold for the hour indices. These indices are equipped with luminous dots, described as having a light yellow patina. The watch is fitted with a Jubilee-style bracelet featuring folded links, reference 6215H, and 55 end-links.
The movement is a Rolex automatic caliber with a slow-set date mechanism. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced, and the exterior components, including the case and bracelet, remain in stable condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1973
- Type
- Datejust wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Serial
- 354xxxx
- Reference
- 1603
- Case diameter
- 36mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 36mm steel case characterized by a distinct reeded steel bezel. The dial is designed in the pie-pan style, which features a faceted edge. It is finished in a taupe-grey color, with hour markers applied in a linear style. The dial is signed with Sigma marks adjacent to the 'T SWISS T' text at the bottom. These indicate that the index markers are crafted from 18-karat gold. The markers contain luminous material that has developed a yellow patina over time. A date aperture is visible at the 3 o'clock position, magnified by a crystal cyclops.
- Visible features
- • Gray-taupe pie-pan dial design • Sigma signatures on dial near 6 o'clock • Folded-link Jubilee bracelet • Cyclops lens over date aperture
- Movement and Bracelet
- The watch is powered by a Rolex automatic mechanical movement, which includes a slow-set date functionality. The auction description notes that the movement has undergone a complete service by the provider's watchmaker. The timepiece is attached to a steel Jubilee-style bracelet, identified by the reference 6215H. The bracelet utilizes a folded-link construction and is connected to the case via 55 end-links. The overall physical condition of the bracelet and case is reported as being in a stable state.
- Identification and Provenance
- The watch is attributed to the year 1973 based on the serial number prefix 354xxxx. The case back is stamped with the reference number 1603, although the listing notes that 1601 was also referenced in some internal documentation. The auction description serves as the basis for the stated specifications and history, with a disclaimer stating that no independent authenticity verification has been performed by the cataloguer.
Identification
- Reference
- 1603
- Serial number
- 354xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Potential discrepancy regarding reference number 1601 vs 1603 in internal records
- Research required: Authenticity of components not independently verified