Vintage Rolex Datejust 1600 Gilt - Box and Papers sold on watchPool24

Description ▲

This charming vintage Rolex Datejust 1600, produced in 1970, features an impressive glossy gilt dial. It's hard to believe that this dial is already over half a century old - its beauty remains timeless and undiminished.

Accompanying this Datejust are its original Rolex box and a perforated Rolex guarantee booklet, documenting its sale in Spain on October 27, 1971. The set is completed with a classic Rolex Oyster bracelet, engraved 2/71 on the clasp.

The watch is powered by the reliable and proven Rolex calibre 1570, renowned for its precision and durability. The case back is marked with II.70 (second quarter of 1970), further attesting to its authenticity and period.

This Datejust 1600 is a coherent and harmonious collector's piece, equally suited for everyday wear as well as special occasions. Its rare glossy dial has a magical appeal and embodies timeless elegance at its finest.

Condition report
Dial: very well preserved glossy surface - perfect original printing - a small spot at 6 o'clock - every single tritium plot is original and intact - matching lume in markers and hands - signed "T swiss T".

Case: stainless steel Oyster case - slight signs of wear - intact lines - smooth bezel - screw-down Rolex Twinlock crown - intact numbers between the lugs - II/70 inside the back.

Movement: automatic calibre Rolex 1570 - values on the timegrapher: rate: -1s/day, amplitude: 237, beat error: 3.7.

Bracelet: stainless steel Oyster bracelet - natural wear - 2/71 in the clasp - reference 7836 - end links 558 - length adjustable between 17.8 and 19.8.

Serial number: 2370xxx (1970)

Int.Exe.: 55310

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Datejust

Reference: 1600

Functions: date - central second - screw-down crown - hour and minute - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Delivery Contents: Papers - Box

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 36mm

Caliber name: Rolex 1570

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1970

Overall condition: 8 - worn regularly - light signs of wear

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