Rolex Datejust 1603 Blue 1975

Datejust 1603 - a Blue-Toned Classic for Daily Elegance from 1975

The ultimate everyday vintage Rolex — timeless, versatile, and reliable.

If you’re after a vintage watch built for daily wear, the Rolex Datejust should be at the top of your list. Our Reference 1603 from 1975 brings everything you could want in a daily timepiece: a perfectly proportioned 36 mm Oyster case, legendary Rolex chronometer precision, and a design that pairs seamlessly with anything from denim to formalwear.

This particular piece stands out with its sloped engine-turned bezel, royal blue sunburst dial, and a strong case with beautifully preserved sharp edges. The hour markers and hands are in warm golden color, adding a sense of lived-in character to the piece.

Paired with the classic Rolex Jubilee bracelet, this Datejust feels light yet substantial on the wrist — ready to become a fixture in your daily ritual.

For the collector who wants vintage soul with modern performance, this Datejust delivers.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched blue sunburst dial in great condition
  
• original hands & crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
• some slight patina on the pie pan edges and lume plots

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with some comfortable stretch is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size (links can be removed) / 2.7 mm thick
• original Rolex stainless steel clasp
  

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back from Genex SA
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 12.5 mm thick
• year: 1975
• reference: 1603
• total weight: 88 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1570 
• 25 jewels, 19800 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2025
• +1 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1508