1974 Rolex Datejust Grey Buckley Dial Ref. 1603
1974 Rolex Datejust Grey Buckley Dial Ref. 1603
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
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. |
Crystal | Acrylic |
Movement | Automatic |
Functions | Date |
Condition | Very good |
Box | No |
Papers | No |
Brief History
Rolex Datejust
Created to celebrate Rolex's 40th anniversary in 1954, the Rolex Datejust was the first automatic wristwatch to indicate the date on the dial, featuring the iconic window at 3 o'clock magnified by the Cyclops lens for enhanced legibility, and so far remains one of Rolex's best-selling watches.
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