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Lot #2006

Rolex Datejust 1600 Smooth Bezel

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Introduction

Released to celebrate Rolex's 40th anniversary in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has become one of the Genevan Giant's most iconic watches. The world's first wristwatch to display the date via an aperture on the dial, the Datejust revolutionized wristwatch design for decades to follow. With its emblematic Cyclops lens, jubilee bracelet (designed specifically for the model in 1945), and classy fluted precious metal bezel, the Datejust's aesthetic has always been that of pure elegance and class. Perhaps one of Rolex's most recognizable designs, the Datejust has evolved from its dressier roots into a perfectly capable timepiece rivaling the robustness of most brand's sports watches. Featuring a stainless steel case with a screw-down crown and caseback, the Datejust packs an impressive 100m of water resistance alongside its consistently capable movements and construction that have enabled it to become one of the best-equipped watches for daily wear and tear. Available with several different dial options, in a multitude of materials, and across many styles, the Datejust is an inescapable reflection of its owner, with a model out there to suit pretty much everybody's tastes and preferences.

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Grade

V 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$2,000 – $4,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

36mm x 12mm

Model

Datejust

Movement

Automatic

Reference

1600

Bracelet

Stainless steel aftermarket bracelet

Year

1971

Condition

Excellent

Material

Stainless steel

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL

Featuring a beautiful silver pie-pan dial that is free from ageing except for its bright orange luminous pips at each hour marker, this example's dial is the perfect accompaniment to its entirely stainless steel construction.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Made of stainless steel and boasting a remarkably robust case, the Datejust is famously reliable. Offered with a no-frills construction thanks to its flat stainless steel bezel, this example is for the collector who wants to enjoy their watch as intended back when it was first sold.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case a sharp bezel and only minor surface wear. Dial is in excellent condition with creamy luminous. There is a minor rub mark along the edge of the dial between 5 and 6 o'clock. Watch comes on an aftermarket bracelet that is 7.25" in length.

Our Perspective

A stunning timepiece that showcases that less certainly be more sometimes, the all-stainless steel Datejust ref. 1600's reserved construction highlights the strengths of its design, thus allowing it to remain completely timeless all these decades later.