Rolex Datejust 1603 Purple Dial

sticker on the back - punched papers - rare purple patina

Rolex Datejust 1603 Purple Dial - unusual and rare Datejust from the 70s
unusual and rare Datejust from the 70s
purple patina of the former blue dial
original warranty from the year of sale
sold in Wimbledon, London
engine-turned bezel
magical look on the wrist
Rolex twinlock crown
Rolex hologram sticker still visible on the back
automatic caliber Rolex 1570
reference 1603 inside the case back
reference number 1603 between the lugs
serial number between the lugs
Rolex folding clasp
bracelet reference 62510H, date stamp 1/76 (first quarter 1976)
Rolex stainless steel jubilee bracelet, length adjustable between 16,5 and 18,7cm
breathtaking look in sun light

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Description
This truly exceptional Rolex Datejust 1603 captivates with its rare purple patina, still present Rolex sticker on the back and punched warranty book from the year of sale 1976.

Produced since 1945, the Rolex Datejust is a timeless classic with a wide range of different dials housed in the elegant Oyster cases. Some of the vintage dials changed color due to the external influences like exposure to sunlight. This Rolex Datejust 1803, made in 1975 and sold in the UK in 1976, is a fantastic example of this rare phenomenon.

The dial, originally blue, has a rare purple patina that has developed over the years making the watch so charming today. In combination with the sunburst finish, the patina creates an enchanting play of light that is at its best in the sunlight.

The original Rolex warranty booklet is punched with the serial number and marked with the sale date of March 2, 1976. A tennis fan will also be pleased to see the place of sale: Wimbledon, London. The stamp of the seller A.E. Halfhide & Co. Ltd. can be seen in the warranty book. Halfhide, a family-run jeweler and watch dealer, had been based in Wimbledon for many years and stood for high quality.

Condition report
Dial: Sigma step dial with an even purple patina - no scratches or other notable flaws - original tritium lume with even creamy patina in indexes and hands - signed "SWISS MADE T".

Case: very rarely worn - intact Rolex sticker on the back - lugs with intact sunburst finish - legible numbers between lugs - engine turned stainless steel bezel.

Bracelet: original Rolex Jubilee bracelet - normal stretch - natural wear marks - clasp stamped 1/76 (first quarter 1976) - bracelet reference 62510H - end links 555.

Movement: automatic caliber Rolex 1570 - timegrapher: +4s/day, amplitude: 233, beat error: 6.1.

Summing-Up
This Datejust is a beloved vintage classic with a rare and attractive purple patina on the dial. But it is not only its magical look that makes this watch so special, but also the original papers and the Rolex sticker still present on the back testifying a rarely worn condition.

Serial number: 3929xxx (1975)
Features

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Datejust

Reference: 1603

Functions: date - central second - COSC certified chronometer - hacking second - screw-down crown - hour and minute - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: purple

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Delivery Contents: booklet / leaflet - warranty certificate

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 36mm

Caliber name: Rolex 1570

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1975

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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